ALERT: CDLE offices and call centers will be closed Monday, October 5, 2026 in observance of Frances Xavier Cabrini Day.

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and its Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division announced that the premium rate will drop ...

If you run a business, manage a job site, or earn a living in Colorado, workers’ compensation laws directly affect you. Unfortunately, myths and misunderstandings lead many employers to face fines, ...

During Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) will bring attention to the untapped talent ...

Per HB 25-1328, direct care employers must ensure their current employees complete the “Know Your Rights” training program by the end of March 2027. For any direct care workers hired after October 1, ...

Who Needs Workers’ Compensation Coverage? A person hired to perform services for pay is presumed by law to be an employee. All businesses with employees operating in Colorado are required to have ...

If you’re a Direct Care Worker, you are required to take the Direct Care Worker “Know Your Rights” training. You can find it on directcarecareers.com/state ...

If a Legacy Claim was not properly filed, meaning a FROI R1 MTC (First Report of Injury submission using the “R1” Maintenance Type Code) was required but not submitted to the DOWC, a Legacy Claim ...