How do I reopen my Pua claim in Colorado?

You may apply to reopen your claim if you believe you need more medical care and/or temporary disability benefits after your claim was closed. You may do this by filing an Application for Hearing with the OAC. This form may be downloaded from oac.colorado.gov/oac-forms.

When is claim finalized by Department of Labour?

No answer as to when the claim will be finalized as I know for a fact the details given were as per request and all compliant. The service levels are not under question but rather the process of handling sensitive issues when claiming for such benefits.

Where can I get a labor claim form?

The claim forms and instructions can be downloaded and printed in multiple languages. If you need help filing your claim, visit or call a Labor Commissioner’s Office location near you.

When to file a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner?

If you believe your employer is misclassifying you as an independent contractor, file a wage claim. The Labor Commissioner’s Office may hold a hearing to determine if a worker has been misclassified as an independent contractor. If you work in the garment manufacturing industry, please see this page for how to file a garment worker wage claim.

When to claim spousal benefits from Department of Labour?

During 2020 amidst the Lockdown, when the Department offices resumed their services. I was informed by my late husband’s Employer that I could claim spousal benefits as per Deceased claim.

The claim forms and instructions can be downloaded and printed in multiple languages. If you need help filing your claim, visit or call a Labor Commissioner’s Office location near you.

What happens when you file a wage claim in California?

California’s labor laws protect all workers, regardless of immigration status. When a wage claim is filed, the Labor Commissioner’s Office investigates the claim to determine if any wages or benefits are owed. In most cases, a settlement conference between the employee and employer is scheduled to resolve the issues.

Is there a way to get back pay for unemployment?

The answer is yes. All state UI agencies and departments are processing claims and will backdate your claim to when you first became unemployed, as reported by you when you enter your last day of work. You will need to generally contact them to update your unemployment date if incorrect so that they can correctly pay retroactive benefits.