Archive for June 2015
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: The New Decision by the Colorado Supreme Court
Last week, Denver disability lawyers and Denver disability attorneys were given new direction by the Colorado Supreme court regarding cases that have to do with employees who use medical marijuana outside of work. Workplace drug policy is, of course, at the discretion of specific employers because Colorado is an at-will state. However, medical marijuana use…
Read MoreCarpal Tunnel Syndrome: The Popular Occupational Disease
Have you ever felt a jolt of pain on your wrist and radiating up your arm after typing all day? How about a recurring weakness in your hand as you lift objects and do chores that demand handwork? If the answer is a positive “yes,” then you might want to consider going to the doctor…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation between States: Anything but the Same
As citizens of this free country, we are entitled to adequate and just compensation. Moreover, one would believe that injuries sustained in the workplace should be compensated for by the employer. In addition to this, one would agree that employees that sustain the same kind of injury through a work related incident should receive the…
Read MoreIndependent Contractors- Defining Workers’ Rights When It Comes To Workers’ Comp & Disability
Independent contractors are, by definition, independent from the companies that employ them. In a way, an independent contractor is a business owner him or herself, so many companies do not feel the need to provide insurance or overtime pay for these individuals. Denver disability attorneys and Denver disability lawyers often run across a misclassified Independent…
Read MorePinnacols: Multiple Peaks Possible for Colorado Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
If you’re injured on the job in Colorado and your workplace has insurance for workers’ compensation, more likely than not, your Denver disability lawyer will be working to find the best care for you with Pinnacol Assurance. Pinnacol, which recently celebrated its anniversary, is the biggest provider of workers’ compensation coverage in the state of…
Read MoreDoctors and Workers’ Compensation: The Choice is Yours
When a work injury happens, there is a short time frame during which an injured worker can choose his or her doctor. In the state of Colorado, there is a legal requirement for the choice to exist but often the injured worker has the option of one of two doctors, both of which are pre-approved…
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