Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will expire. The federal program has supported gig workers and self-employed people since May 2020. Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) will expire. It had offered additional unemployment weeks for people whose normal benefits had expired.
What is going on with Colorado unemployment?
In May, Colorado’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.2% after spending three months at 6.4%. Approximately 3 million Coloradans were employed in May, which was nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. And 71% of nonfarm payroll jobs lost in the spring of 2020 are back.
Can I still apply for pandemic unemployment in Colorado?
The duration of these federal benefit programs was determined by Congress, and Colorado does not have the power to extend them. Claimants who exhaust their regular state unemployment benefits will be able to apply for PEUC through the week ending September 4, 2021.
Do I have to apply for PEUC in Colorado?
For those who exhaust those benefits, the Federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program currently provides an additional 13 weeks of benefits. These benefits are not automatic and must be requested through your MyUI claimant account.
How many weeks of unemployment do you get in Colorado?
26 weeks
Under normal circumstances, unemployment insurance in Colorado provides up to 26 weeks of benefits. However, in certain circumstances, the availability of benefits is extended through temporary programs.
What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Colorado?
$649 per week
How much does unemployment pay? Unemployment benefits are approximately 55 percent of a person’s average weekly wage over a 12-month time period. Click here to estimate your potential payments. The maximum benefit amount available is $649 per week.
How long does it take for unemployment benefits to be deposited Colorado?
The initial processing time for a claim takes four to six weeks; then if it is determined you qualify to receive payment, you are paid every two weeks from a fund paid by employers. The first payment you may receive is postponed by one week’s worth of payment, called the waiting week.
How do you get through to Colorado unemployment?
Call Unemployment Insurance at (303) 318-9000, or login to MyUI+.
How do I check the status of my unemployment claim in Colorado?
To file a claim online or to check the status of your claim, please visit, Colorado’s UI online claims portal.
