CDLE Compliance Quarterly

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May 2026

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Agenda

• Housekeeping
• Regulatory Division Updates:
• Division of Family & Medical Leave Insurance
• Division of Unemployment Insurance
• Division of Workers’ Compensation
• Division of Oil & Public Safety
• Division of Labor Standards and Statistics
• Live Questions

Division of Family & Medical Leave Insurance

FAMLI

Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Rules & Regs: Upcoming Deadlines and Effective Dates

2023 Premium Overpayment Certification (As Soon As Possible)

• Refunds & certification were mailed to eligible employers.
• Non-return within 6 months may result in audit review.
• Uncashed checks will escheat to Treasury after 6 months.

Required Program Notice

• Distribute at hire
• Post in workplace (accessible placement + English & Spanish)
• (If no physical address): post online within 2 clicks of homepage
• Distribute again when employee experiences qualifying event

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Q2 Wage Reports & Private Plan Administrative Report– Due July 31

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Upcoming Rulemaking Dates

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Tech Updates

• Employer Experience (September ‘25 – April ‘26)
• Ticket Resolution time: 84 hrs → 50 hrs
• Payments Processing: 20 hrs → 4 hrs
• Wage Processing: 27 mins → 3 mins
• Premium Calculation: 6hrs → 14mins
• Release 20 (May 6th)
• Fewer sessions: multi-file uploads, targeted contact routing, and consolidated claims notices
• No more manual monitoring: faster wage search, one-click attestation, and automated plan status management

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Resources & Toolkits

• 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 tools to help communicate with your partners in our marketing kit.
• Subscribe to the FAMLI Business newsletter for updates

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Division of Unemployment Insurance

UI

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Rules & Regs: Upcoming Deadlines and Effective Dates

Employee Leasing Companies & PEO Annual Report Deadline

• Annual reports for Employee Leasing Companies and Professional Employee Organizations (PEOs) are due Tuesday, June 30th, 2026.
• Annual reporting forms have been mailed to subject accounts, and a blank Annual reporting form (Form UITL-39) is also available on our website.
• Contact UI Employer Services at 303-318-9100 for more assistance.

Employer Charging Correspondence Schedule Change

• As of April 2026, quarterly charging correspondences will be available on the fifth day of the month following the end of a quarter (April, July, October, and January).
• Impacted correspondence include the Quarterly Statement of Benefit Charges, and the Quarterly Reimbursable Bill.
• Payment is due 30 days after the mail date listed on the Reimbursable Bill, if applicable.

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Rules & Regs: Upcoming Deadlines and Effective Dates

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.

UI Delinquent Premium Penalty (DPP) Assessment

• Quarterly DPP statements have been sent to applicable employer accounts.
• DPP is assessed quarterly to employer accounts with delinquent premiums as of June 30 the prior calendar year.

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Tech Updates

• UI Notices of Amount Due and MyUI Employer+ system screens have been updated to show the Delinquent Premium Penalty amount due for the current quarter.
• Multiple protests can now be submitted online on the same UI Statement of Benefit Charges, using the SSN field on the statement screen.
• 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. Please submit a Contact Us request in MyUI Employer+ for assistance.

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Resources & Toolkits

• Engagement Opportunities:
• UI Employer Workshop (June 24, 2026, from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM)
• Electronic Communication Requirements:
• Requirements information page
• How to update correspondence preferences
• SIDES employer guide
• Toolkits & Employer Guides:
• Employer resources
• TPA toolkit
• Monthly Email Updates
• Employer Monthly Email sign up
• TPA Monthly Email sign up

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Division of Workers’ Compensation

DOWC

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Rules & Regs: Upcoming Deadlines and Effective Dates

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Upgrade

• 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.

Proposed Changes to Rules 1 & 5

• The DOWC recently held a rule hearing to discuss proposed changes to Rules 1 & 5. If adopted, versions of the new rules will be announced and published on the DOWC’s Adopted Rules webpage.

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Tech Update

• 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.
• CoComp will launch for internal staff this summer. Insurers and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) are expected to gain limited access shortly after.
• The second phase of CoComp is planned for Fall of 2027 and will provide access to injured workers, employers, medical providers, and attorneys.

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Resources & Toolkits

• Scam Targeting Injured Workers
• The DOWC has identified a scam where 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.

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Division of Oil & Public Safety

OPS

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Rules & Regs: Upcoming Deadlines and Effective Dates

EVSE Regulations

• OPS has finalized Retail Electric Vehicle Charging regulations which will become effective July 1, 2026.

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Resources & Toolkits

• OPS publishes quarterly newsletters for each of the programs within the Division. Archives can be found at the following links:
• Petroleum Program
• Amusement Rides and Devices
• Boiler Program
• Conveyance Program
• Explosives Program
• The Petroleum Program’s Guidance Document supports owners/operators and consultants when dealing with releases of petroleum into the environment.
• 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

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Engagement Opportunities

• 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. For more information, please visit the Petroleum Storage Tank Fund page.

Compliance Assistance

• 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.

• For information regarding the new Retail EV Charging program, please visit https://ops.colorado.gov/retail-electric-vehicle-charging.

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Division of Labor Standards and Statistics

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DLSS

Division of Labor Standards & Statistics

Rules & Regs: Upcoming Requirements for Direct Care Employers

Direct Care “Know Your Rights” Training

• Pursuant to HB25-1328, all Direct Care Employers must require each direct care worker to provide documentation of a completed "know your rights" (KYR) training administered by the DLSS.
• The Direct Care KYR training will be available online no later than October 1, 2026 through the “Learning Center”on the Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) Direct Care Careers platform.
• DLSS and HCPF will communicate through all communication channels when the KYR Training is available.
• Please contact the Division of Labor Standards & Statistics with any questions about the required training.

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Engagement Opportunities

• July Restaurant/Hospitality Industry Virtual Listening Sessions (2 sessions)
• July 13, 2026 Noon - 2:00pm
• July 14, 2026 1:00 - 5:00pm
• Topics will include Colorado’s restaurant industry, including service charges, tipped wages, and other relevant issues.
• To ensure receiving a notification to register for a session, please sign up for “Labor Standards Email Updates.”
• Further details about the event will be provided on the Division's website and through other CDLE communication avenues as early as May 26th.

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Labor rights & responsibilities resources

• The Labor Law Guidance & Education webpage. This 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 Law Videos: Several short educational videos about Colorado labor laws, including “Wage Payment,” “Paid Sick Leave,” and “Vacation Pay at Separation.”
• Other published labor law guidance that includes public notices, reports, and other releases from DLSS.
• coloradolaborlaw.gov

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