Unemployment insurance (UI) is a benefit for people who have lost their employment through no fault of their own. The intent of the program is to aid in maintaining the economic stability within a community by safeguarding the income and purchasing power of the unemployed worker. Temporary and partial wage replacement is available while the applicant/claimant seeks employment.

FILING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT:

• The first step is to complete an application with the Colorado Department of Labor either online or by phone.
• The next step is to register for work at your local workforce center or register online at www.connectingcolorado.com.

Job seeker registration is required to receive unemployment compensation and may also assist you in finding employment. The work registration process allows your skills, experience and interests to be entered into a database of current job openings. A Workforce Development Advisor can match and refer qualified candidates to available job openings.

In Denver County, the Office of Economic Development (OED), Division of Workforce Development (DWD) operates the workforce centers, and work registration may be accomplished in one of two ways:
• By attending an on-site registration orientation 
  OR
• Online at www.connectingcolorado.com