Colorado labor officials express alarm over ‘disturbing practice’ of asking claimants to cancel unemployment appeals
- Posted on July 23, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Colorado's Department of Labor has raised serious concerns about an alleged problematic practice where inadequately trained staff members discourage unemployment claimants from pursuing their right to appeal benefit decisions. A hearing officer criticized this approach as an inefficient use of resources and a potential violation of claimants' legal rights. The investigation highlights workplace compliance issues and the importance of protecting vulnerable workers seeking unemployment benefits.
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Colorado labor officials express alarm over ‘disturbing practice’ of asking claimants to cancel unemployment appeals
“Using minimally trained (employees) to dissuade parties from appealing decisions issued by the division, which is their legal right, doesn’t seem to be a good use of time or resources,” a hearing officer wrote.
