Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Since 2000, it has been legal to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. In 2012 Colorado recently de-criminalized recreational marijuana drug use Another law, the Colorado Lawful Activities statute, prohibit employers from firing workers for lawful off-work activity. ...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
An injury at work can be stressful, even more so when there are complications. For example, what happens if a Colorado worker is injured outside of the state? Does workers’ comp cover out of state incidents, or are they out of luck? If you’re injured outside of...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Colorado Workers’ Compensation covers all on-the-job injuries except….sexual harassment …. even if the worker and the harasser met through their employment. This summer, the Industrial Claims Appeals Panel upheld an Administrative Law Judge’s decision that...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
ICAO to Workers’ Compensation Bar: “Transcripts? We don’t need no stinking transcripts!” In case you needed another reason to independently record workers’ compensation hearings (after asking permission of course) the Industrial Claims Appeals Panel (ICAO) found that...
Aug 21, 2014 | Personal Injury, WC & Other Laws
When it comes to work-related injuries, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a stark reality for millions of employees nationwide. In high-risk sectors like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, incidents such as falls, repetitive strain...
Apr 8, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Last Updated: May 2026 When you’re hurt on the job, the workers’ compensation system can feel overwhelming, and the insurance company is counting on that. Do you need a workers’ compensation lawyer in Colorado? If your claim involves a serious...
