Aug 22, 2014 | Compensability
“Ouch!” “What happened?” “Oh, it’s nothing. I just felt a little pull along my waistline when I was trying to reposition old Mr. Smithers.” “You should probably report it to the Supervising Nurse.” “Nah, it’s nothing. It’ll go away. I just started my job here and...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
When people are injured on the job, there are a number of employment law issues that can come into the picture. Often we are asked: “Can I collect unemployment while I on workers’ compensation?” The answer, unfortunately is – It depends. The Workers’ Compensation...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
A recent study done by the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP) showed that some Americans are homeless as a result of being denied the Social Security disability benefits to which they’re entitled. According to the NLCHP, approximately 40% of...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
If you apply for Social Security disability benefits in Colorado and are denied, the next step is for you to have a hearing with an administrative law judge. These judges are responsible for reviewing an applicant’s file prior to their hearing, conducting the...
Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Starting March 1, 2013, all Federal benefits, including Social Security payments, went electronic. There are no more paper checks. Social Security beneficiaries here in Colorado as well as across the country will receive their payments by direct deposit or on a debit...
