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April 28, 2026

This is an official communication of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)’s Compliance Quarterly provides employers with important reminders, upcoming deadlines and engagement opportunities relevant to the labor laws enforced by CDLE’s regulatory divisions. Update your subscriber preferences and make sure your colleagues are subscribed by sharing this link.

Need to Know

Rules & Regs

Upcoming Deadlines & Effective Dates

Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

• Quarterly Wage Reports and Premium Payments are due Thursday, April 30, 2026. If you need assistance, please see FAMLI’s collection of how-to-videos, user guides, file specifications, and sample templates for help.
• Quarterly Self-Insured Private Plan (SIPP) & Carrier Summary Reports are due Thursday, April 30, 2026.
  • SIPP Employers must submit their Q1 2026 report using the new template, as reporting requirements changed with the new 2026 Neonatal Care Leave rules.
  • A new template is posted on the website that includes new NCL data reporting. 
  • Reports should be emailed to: CDLE_FAMLI_PrivatePlan_Reporting@state.co.us
• 2023 Premium Overpayment Certification: Refund checks & certification were mailed to eligible employers. Uncashed checks will be treated as unclaimed property and transferred to the Treasury after six months. Employers that cash the checks but do not return the certification may be referred to the Audits team for a targeted audit.

Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI)

• UI Quarterly Wage Reports and Premium Payments for 1st quarter 2026 are due Thursday, April 30, 2026. Visit the UI Wage Reporting page for more information and resources.
• UI Employer Charging Correspondence Schedule Change: Beginning with Q1 2026, quarterly Statements of Benefit Charges and Reimbursable Bills will be available in MyUI Employer+ and mailed on the fifth day of the month following each quarter. This is a change from the previous mail date of the 25th. Payments are due 30 days after the mail date listed on the correspondence. 

• UI Delinquent Premium Penalty Assessment: Employer accounts with delinquent premiums as of June 30 of each year are subject to a Delinquent Premium Penalty (DPP). DPP is equal to the amount of past-due premiums, or 1% (.01) of the taxable payroll, whichever is less. Visit the Interest and Penalties page for more information.

• Electronic Communications Requirements: UI fact-finding requests are no longer sent to employers and TPAs via paper mail. All UI requests must be delivered and responded to by electronic means, in accordance with state electronic communication requirements. Please ensure your UI account information is up-to-date with a valid email address to make sure you are receiving Division requests and information timely. Visit the Electronic Communications Requirements page for more information and instructions.

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC)

• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) stakeholders must submit all EDI 1.0 files to the system by 5 p.m. on July 8, 2026. Starting July 9, the system will only accept EDI 3.1 files.

Upcoming Rulemaking Dates

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC)

• The DOWC has proposed changes to Rule 1 and Rule 5. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. If you would like to attend, you must register ahead of time. All attendees are invited to testify during the hearing or to submit written testimony at any time up until the end of the hearing. Please submit written testimony to Amy Kingston at amy.kingston@state.co.us.

Division of Oil & Public Safety (OPS)

• OPS has finalized Retail Electric Vehicle Charging regulations, and a virtual public hearing will be held Thursday, April 30 at 10 a.m.

Compliance Assistance

Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS)

• DLSS provides presentations and webinars to employers on a wide variety of labor law topics. To request a presentation, please complete the DLSS Presentation/Webinar Request Form.

Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

• Please contact cdle_famli_info@state.co.us to request compliance assistance.

Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI)

• Please contact cdle_ui_employer_outreach@state.co.us for more information and to request a UI Employer Workshop.

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC)

• The DOWC is eager to help employers meet workers’ compensation requirements. Email the DOWC Education & Outreach Team at cdle_dowc_communications@state.co.us if you have questions or would like to schedule a training session for you and/or your employees.

Division of Oil & Public Safety (OPS)

• May 13: Conveyance Continuing Education for Licensed Inspectors — Please contact david.hutchcraft@state.co.us with questions.
• May 13: Amusement Rides & Devices — Keys to Compliance training — Please contact leslie.sohl@state.co.us with questions.

Tech Updates 

Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

• Release 19 Highlights:
  • Authorized external users (ACR Admins, Editors, and TPAs) can now manually report wages up to five years in the past. 
  • Employers and TPAs can now easily export data tables from the "Wages & Payments" tab directly to a CSV file. This includes the Quarterly Status, Wage Reports by Quarter, Balance Overview, and Payment History tables, making off-system record-keeping significantly easier.
• Bulk premium payment processing time is 10 minutes (down from 20 hours in June 2025)
• Premium calculation time is currently 25 minutes (down from 6.25 hours in June 2025)

Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI)

• Multiple Protests on UI Statement of Benefit Charges - Multiple protests can be submitted on the same Statement of Benefit Charges online using the SSN field added to the statement screen.
• Quarterly Delinquent Premium Penalty Amounts Due -  Notices of Amount Due and system screens now show the DPP amount due for the current quarter, instead of the total DPP due.
• TPA Account Management Assistance - UI staff can now edit and deactivate duplicative or unused TPA accounts in cases when one or more accounts for the same TPA are not needed.
• If there are two or more active TPA accounts for your company, or a TPA user is not assigned to the proper TPA account, please submit a Contact Us request in MyUI Employer+.

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC)

• The DOWC is modernizing its claims management system with a new system called CoComp. CoComp aims to create an easy-to-use, transparent, and efficient system for workers' compensation activities in Colorado. In the coming months, the DOWC will be sharing updates and collaborating directly with Coloradans on CoComp. If you are interested in providing feedback on this system, please complete the CoComp interest form.

Nice to Know

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

CDLE’s Quarterly Compliance Live Webinar

The next Compliance Quarterly Live Webinar will be held over Zoom on Thursday,  May 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. Division leaders will review the updates above and answer as many questions as possible. Register in advance on Zoom. 

Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI)

• UI offers a free presentation to help employers better understand the state's unemployment insurance laws. Our next presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Visit the Understanding Unemployment Insurance page for more information, dates, and reservations.

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC)

• The DOWC has identified a scam that is targeting injured workers in Colorado, and potentially across other states as well. Workers are being contacted, sometimes by phone, email or even video calls and told they must pay money to receive workers’ compensation benefits or claim settlements.
• You should never be asked to pay money, fees, or deposits to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If you receive a message that doesn’t feel right, do not send money or personal information. Contact the DOWC to verify the request and report the scam.

Division of Oil & Public Safety (OPS)

• The Petroleum Storage Tank Fund is now receiving applications from those seeking to use the new 10% deductible. This deductible encourages facility owners and operators to maintain operational compliance, which helps prevent environmental releases.

Resources & Toolkits

Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

• File specifications and file templates for wage reporting for third party administrators (TPAs) are published on FAMLI’s TPA page.
• User guides and how-to videos for employers are published on the My FAMLI+ Employer page. 
• User guides and how-to videos for the appeals process are published on FAMLI’s appeals page. 
• FAMLI also has various tools to help employers communicate with staff available in the toolkit and marketing kit. 

Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS)

• The DLSS Labor Law Guidance & Education webpage includes multiple forms of published guidance for Colorado employers and employees:
• INFOs: (Interpretive Notices and Formal Opinions) — the Division’s approved notices, opinions, and explanations on various labor law topics.
• KNOWLEDGEs: (Knowledge for Workers on Labor Law is Empowering & Drives Good Employment) — one-page summaries for employees on their labor rights.
• Labor Rules: The DLSS “Labor Rules” webpage has been updated to group rulesets for easier finding.
• Labor Law Videos: These are short educational videos about Colorado labor laws, including “Overtime Pay” and “Vacation Pay at Separation.” Other published labor law guidance that includes public notices, reports, and other releases from DLSS.

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC)

• The DOWC offers a number of workers’ compensation resources for employers and workers. Many are also offered in Spanish. Visit the DOWC publication page to find useful information for you and your employees.
• The DOWC’s Premium Cost Containment (PCC) Program provides free support for employers to lower costs and improve safety. Prioritizing workplace safety can help prevent accidents, foster a positive work environment, and attract top talent. Additionally, PCC-certified employers receive a direct discount on their workers’ compensation premiums. The PCC Program team is ready to help employers prevent injuries and save money.

Division of Oil & Public Safety (OPS)

• The new CO-REP Program launched on March 1. To date, 32 CO-REPs have been certified through the Remediation program.
• Damage Prevention Fund grant RFA open through April 24.