Archive for November 2015
Temporary/Seasonal Employment and Workers Compensation in Colorado
Generally, a seasonal/temporary worker is only employed on certain seasons. A company may opt to hire extra people if they think that the workload is more than usual, but only temporarily, for a specific duration. Retail stores, farms, and ski resorts typically hire workers for temporary/seasonal work. In Colorado, more agricultural workers are employed to…
Read MoreAm I Eligible for Social Security/Disability?
Many people either need or will need social security/disability benefits through their lives. Social security and disability benefits exist to help people who suffer from injuries so severe, they can no longer perform the job functions they used to and it’s difficult to impossible for them to find employment in other fields. Broadly speaking, in…
Read MoreYour Employer Cannot Punish You for Filing for Workers’ Compensation—And Here’s Why
Part of our work culture in this country is independent. We’re hesitant at best to raise questions about the safety standards at our jobs or point fingers when common practices are clearly dangerous. No one wants to lose his or her job because he or she is seen as someone who makes waves against common…
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