Jonathan Greschler

Why Withdrawing Your Appeal Can Harm Your Case Withdrawing an appeal in Colorado is typically a final decision. Once you withdraw, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) does not guarantee that you can reinstate it later. Even if you withdrew because a customer service representative or workforce center staff advised you to do so, CDLE policy does not necessarily consider this advice as sufficient grounds for reopening your case. The appeals process is designed to give all...

The Core Idea Behind Unemployment Benefits If you withdraw money from a 401(k) or IRA that your recent employer contributed to, Colorado may treat that money as additional income. This can lead to a postponement of your unemployment benefits. This rule is outlined in section CRS 8-73-110 of the Colorado unemployment law. It’s important to note that it doesn’t matter if the money is technically “yours.” If your employer contributed to your retirement account at any point during your...

When a parent faces the difficult choice of leaving a job to care for a sick child, questions about unemployment benefits often arise. In Colorado, the rules around qualifying for unemployment benefits after quitting are strict, but there are exceptions. This post explains when former employees can receive unemployment benefits if they quit because of their minor child's illness. It also offers guidance for employers who want to understand these situations better. A parent supporting a child...