Jonathan Greschler

Quit to Follow Spouse or Chase a New Job? Colorado Unemployment Benefits Explained Ever wondered why one employee's resignation gets full unemployment benefits while another's gets denied—even if both quit voluntarily? In Colorado, it boils down to why they left, especially for quits to follow a spouse's job move versus jumping to new employment. Greschler Unemployment Law Representation breaks it down simply for employers and former employees navigating Colorado unemployment claims. Quit to...

When disputes arise over unemployment benefits in Colorado, one common issue is whether an employee’s conduct at work disqualifies them from receiving benefits. Under Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) 8-73-108(5)(e) IVX, conduct described as rude, insolent, or offensive can impact eligibility. But what exactly does this mean? How does the law define such behavior, and how is the "reasonable person" standard applied in these cases? This post explores these questions to help former employees and...

Starting a new job while receiving unemployment benefits can raise a lot of questions — especially in Colorado, where the rules balance both entitlement (your right to claim benefits) and eligibility (meeting the weekly requirements to receive them). At Greschler Unemployment Representation, an unemployment attorney, we help claimants navigate these rules so they don’t lose benefits they’ve earned through no fault of their own. When to Stop Filing for Unemployment Once you begin a new job and...