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	Donald J. Mares, Executive Director, biography
	Unemployment Computer Systems Working All of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program computer and telephone systems, including CUBLine Online, the Internet File-a-Claim application, the CUBLine interactive-voice-response system, and the Customer Contact Center are working and accepting transactions or calls. However, due to the problems experienced over the last two days, volume is very high. Users and callers may still experience some delays. The UI Program apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience.   Closed For Independence Day The Unemployment Insurance (UI) office will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Chase Bank and the Automated Clearing House (ACH) will not be processing payments either, due to the holiday closure. As a result, all payment requests processed on Thursday will not be released until Monday, July 6. Please keep in mind that it may take up to 72 hours before your payment is deposited into your account. Regular business operations will resume on Monday, July 6. State Extended Benefits Signed Into Law State extended benefits (EB) increases the number of weeks of unemployment insurance benefits available for claimants who qualify. Read more... The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is an economic Recovery package signed into law by the President. The Recovery Act provides a wide range of benefits and services for people who lose jobs or need more training or support services related to re-entering the workforce. Learn more... New Unemployment Service Offered Online You may now reactivate an existing unemployment insurance claim online! Reactivate an Existing Claim is a new addition to current services available online. You may also access many other services. Click on Unemployment Online Services for additional information. Colorado Claimants Qualify For Another 13-Week Extension of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Effective week ending April 18, 2009, learn more... Business Preparedness for the SWINE Flu, learn more... Federal Additional Compensation Announcement  As part of the economic stimulus bill, all claimants eligible for and currently receiving regular unemployment insurance (UI) and Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefit payments will receive an additional $25 a week. Before payments are issued, read more… Unemployment Insurance Office Hours  Several media reports have stated that the Unemployment Insurance (UI) office is open on Saturday and Sunday. Although staff is working weekends, the office is not open to the public on the weekends for walk-in traffic or telephone calls. The UI Program is very concerned about the current economy and is doing everything possible to help its customers. However, UI office hours continue to be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. New Look to Unemployment Insurance Web pages  The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program is changing its Web pages. To file a new claim, register a new business, request payment of benefits, change your payment method, change an address, or file a tax or wage report, click on “Unemployment Online Services.” To find information, forms, and publications about UI benefits or tax, click on “Unemployment Information.” Economic Stimulus Bill Passes  The economic stimulus bill signed into law by President Obama is effective as of 02/22/2009.  All claimants eligible for and currently receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits will receive: An additional $25 a week. The $25 is added to regular and Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefit payments beginning the week ending 02/28/2009. The $25 is not payable for weeks prior to the week ending 02/28/2009 and will stop when benefits are exhausted.  A tax break on the first $2400 of UI benefit payments received in 2009. The first $2400 in benefit payments is not considered income. Claimants are responsible to report and adjust this change to their tax liability at the end of the 2009 income tax year. An extension on deadlines to file and collect EUC benefits. The stimulus bill extends the date by when claimants can file an EUC claim (12/31/2009) and collect the balance on that claim (05/31/2010). Cubline Online and Internet Initial Claims For answers to commonly asked questions and information on Extended Unemployment Compensation please check the Unemployment Insurance Claim Self Service Resource Guide. Visit http://www.e-colorado.org/ to view the Basic Facts About Unemployment Insurance video New Colorado Minimum Wage: $7.28 per hour  Effective January 1, 2009, learn more… Colorado Non-immigrant Agricultural Seasonal Worker Pilot Program Click here to learn more about the program. Search for Jobseeker hiring events and workshops: View a listing of events for your area Contact your local Workforce Center View a map of all the Workforce Center locations View the Pay Equity Report online. In order to view and print this document, you must download the free Adobe® Reader®. Click here to download the current version of Adobe® Reader®. Changes to Unemployment Insurance Debit/Credit Procedures Form UITR-1, Unemployment Insurance Tax Report, now provides the employer with potential debit/credit amounts. Learn more… Doing Business With The State Want to do business with the State of Colorado? View Information Technology Security & Usage Policies and Procedures and view Remote Access Security. In order to view and print these documents, you must download the free Adobe® Reader®. Click here to download the current version of Adobe® Reader®. Colorado is a great place to live and work.  At the Department of Labor and Employment, we want to ensure that this continues -- and that means never taking Colorado workers or the businesses that employ them, for granted. We are committed to both employers and workers by providing an up to date accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making; by assisting workers who have been injured on the job or lost a job through no fault of their own; by ensuring fair labor practices. And by protecting the work place-and Colorado communities-with a variety of safety programs. Businesses and workers across the state are providing the intellectual capital, the energy, adaptability and talent that will build Colorado as this century progresses. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will be there to help at every step on the journey ahead. Colorado Department of Labor & Employment's Mission Statement