Jan 31, 2018 | WC & Other Laws
Affordable Care Act – The Affordable Care Act (ACA) presented changes in healthcare coverage that often became controversial. Knee-jerk reactions from insurance companies and human resources organizations believed the ACA would either reduce care quality in...
Jan 20, 2018 | WC & Other Laws
When it comes to marijuana use on-the-job, the best advice is “don’t do it!” Contrary to what you may believe, whether for medical or recreational uses, your right to toke is not protected by law in the work environment. Colorado has legalized both the medical and...
Dec 22, 2016 | WC & Other Laws
MacDougal v. ICAO, Bridgestone Retail Tire Operations The Court of Appeals put out an (unpublished) opinion affirming the denial of penalties against an adjuster for failing to reinstate lost wage benefits (TTD). On February 6, 2015, a Physician’s Assistant (PA)...
Sep 22, 2016 | WC & Other Laws
Five Ways You Get Screwed In Your Work Injury – And Don’t Even Know It – Because we offer free consultations, we meet with injured workers every week. After twenty-one years of doing this, I am struck by how often these hard-working men and women...
Aug 1, 2016 | WC & Other Laws
People are often confused about workers’ compensation benefits in Colorado. Many believe that recipients are paid in a manner similar to personal injury lawsuits. Others may understand that there is a statutory standard, but are unaware of the parameters....
Oct 28, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
For many people, Fall means changing leaves, the last hikes of the season, and seasonal foods coming out taking advantage of the last real fruit season of the year. Fall for farmers means harvest season and this seasonal employment carries a good deal of risk which...
