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July 29, 2025

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 Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS)

• All agricultural employers must post the new Agricultural Labor Rights and Responsibilities Act poster. The new posters are available on our Labor Standards Posters page.
• DLSS will be releasing the ‘Know Your Rights’ online training module for direct care workers in the coming weeks. 
  • Starting October 1, 2026, direct care employers are required to ensure direct care workers complete the training. Employers will have six months to ensure that all current workers have completed the training and received their certificate of completion. For any direct care workers hired after October 1, 2026 direct care employers will have six months from the hire date to ensure the worker has completed the training and received the certificate.
• DLSS thanks all who participated in the Restaurant Industry Listening Sessions on July 13 and July 14, 2026. The Division will keep stakeholders informed of any rulemaking and/or guidance updates that come from the industry’s engagement in those sessions.

Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

• 2026 Q2 Wage Reports – Deadline: July 31, 2026. Applies to all employers using a FAMLI plan & reporting wages in My FAMLI+ Employer. Submit reports through My FAMLI+ Employer. 

• Private Plan Administrative Reports – Deadline: July 31, 2026. Applies to all Self-Insured Private Plan Employers. Submit 2026 Q2 reports using the new template available on the FAMLI website here. Reports should be emailed to: CDLE_FAMLI_PrivatePlan_Reporting@state.co.us

• 2023 Premium Overpayment Refund Checks – Deadline: ASAP. Applies only to employers who received a 2023 premium refund. Sign and return the certification to complete the refund process. Certifications outstanding after six months may be referred to the FAMLI Audits team, and uncashed checks will be transferred to the Treasury as unclaimed property after six months.

Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI)

• UI quarterly wage reports and premium payments for Quarter 2, 2026 are due Friday, July 31, 2026. Visit the UI Wage Reporting page for more information and resources.
• Q2 2026 Statements of Benefit Charges and Reimbursible Bills have been mailed and are available in MyUI Employer+. Reimbursable bills are due Friday, July 31, 2026. 
• Benefit Charging protests must be submitted electronically in MyUI Employer+ within 60 days of the date listed on the Statement of Benefit Charges. Instructions on how to protest are available on the UI webpage here.

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC)

• Recent legislation now requires that anyone applying for a building or construction permit for projects costing over $1 million must submit a declaration to the permitting agency. This declaration must confirm that all workers under the permit have valid workers' compensation coverage for the duration of the permit. This must be filed before starting work on the project. The DOWC has published a Declaration of Compliance that employers can file with permitting agencies, not the DOWC, to meet this requirement.
• Adopted changes to Rule 1: General Definitions and General Provisions and Rule 5: Claims Adjusting Requirements became effective July 15, 2026.
• The DOWC has launched its centralized 2026 Legislative Update webpage. Stakeholders are encouraged to review this resource for a comprehensive overview of recent statutory changes, corresponding rule adoptions, updated forms, and revised publications impacting the Colorado workers' compensation system.

Division of Oil & Public Safety (OPS)

• Retail EV Charging program regulations became effective July 1, 2026. To allow time for compliance, enforcement will begin July 1, 2027. Learn more about the requirements here and find out if you need to register your charger on the OPS website here. 

Upcoming Rulemaking Dates

Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

• FAMLI will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 to discuss recently proposed changes to program rules to be adopted for FY 2026-27. To view those rules, visit the Rules and Guidance page on the FAMLI website. More information about the hearing will be made available on the website soon. 

Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI)

• UI is proposing two Regulatory changes that will impact Colorado employers. Stakeholder outreach and engagement has begun prior to the anticipated enactment of the proposed legislation in 2027. Contact cdle_ui_policy_revisions@state.co.us for more information.
• Prohibition of Non-Charging (Pattern of Failing to Respond): The Division is responsible for establishing a process and procedure for an employer’s pattern of failing to respond, and for ensuring the Division's authority to implement its Prohibition of Non-Charging (PNC) process.
• Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA): The Division intends to create a policy that establishes clear RESEA requirements for UI claimants.

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC)

• The DOWC will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to discuss proposed changes to Rule 16: Utilization Standards and Rule 18: Medical Fee Schedule. 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.

Compliance Assistance

Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS)

• Employers can request webinars, in-person presentations, or other outreach formats related to Labor Standards topics by completing the Labor Standards Outreach Request Form.

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 Claims Adjusting Training Series is a video-based learning resource designed to support the handling of claims within the Colorado workers’ compensation system. Lesson 9: Temporary Partial Disability Benefits and Lesson 10: Offsets are now available. All previous lessons are available on the DOWC’s Training webpage, and the DOWC’s Claims Adjusting Training Series showcase on Vimeo. If you ever have any questions or training needs, please email the DOWC Education & Outreach Unit at cdle_dowc_communications@state.co.us.

Division of Oil & Public Safety (OPS)

• The next Keys to Compliance session for operators is on August 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register for the session in advance.

Tech Updates 

Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

• An update to My FAMLI+ Employer released on July 8, 2026 introduced two key features to the portal, based on employer feedback:
  • A "Doing Business As" field. Your employees can now find your business under the name they actually know, which means fewer mismatched claims and fewer calls to you.
  • For PEOs and the businesses that file through them: a dedicated PEO account type. The portal now recognizes the PEO relationship directly, so you can report for client companies directly. To have your TPA account switched to a PEO account, call the FAMLI Contact Center at 1-866-CO-FAMLI (1-866-263-2654).

Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC)

• As the DOWC progresses with EDI 3.1 and the CoComp transition, insurers must be aware of important timelines and requirements. The CoComp portal was launched with limited features for insurers on July 20, 2026. Since July 20, supporting documentation for admissions must be uploaded via the new CoComp portal. Insurance carriers, Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), and self-insured employers can access essential onboarding resources. Please visit the CoComp webpage for insurers to review important training materials, transition timelines, system notices, and previous webinar recordings. All other external stakeholders will gain access by the fall of 2027. Additional resources will be shared closer to that time.

Nice to Know

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

CDLE’s Quarterly Compliance Live Webinar

The next Compliance Quarterly Live Webinar will be held over Zoom on Wednesday, August 19, 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 Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

• FAMLI will present updates to the NAPEO 2026 Colorado Leadership Council Forum on July 30th.

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, September 23, 2026, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Visit the Understanding Unemployment Insurance page for more information, dates, and reservations.

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. 
• Information for self-employed and local government employees is on the Opting In 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 Unemployment Insurance (UI)

• UI wage reporting requirements, information and resources are available on the Unemployment Insurance Wage Reporting page.
• CO employers can find more information and resources to manage their online MyUI Employer+ account on the Employer Resources page.
• Information and resources for TPAs managing employer UI accounts are available on the TPA Toolkit page.

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)

• For those interested in becoming Registered Service Agents (RSA) to place retail EV chargers into service, upskilling resources exist through the Rocky Mountain Education Center at Red Rocks Community College to help prepare for the National Council of Weights and Measures exam. For more information or to register, visit the program catalog page.