Aug 14, 2019 | Employment Concerns
In Colorado, tourism is a huge deal and very significant to the success of our economic landscape. Our region relies heavily on service and hospitality workers to keep the tourism industry alive and thriving. Just like any other job, this type of work comes with...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
On March 3, 2012 Megan Bromirski was injured when she slipped on a wet floor at work. Her employer and its insurance company tried to reduce her benefits by 50% claiming that she had not worn non-slip shoes as required by company policy. At a hearing, the owner of the...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Randy Ortiz, an elementary school counselor suffered a painful back injury when the stand he was using to referee a volleyball game causing him to fall six feet. When he claimed workers’ compensation benefits his employer – the Pueblo City Schools denied benefits...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Although unemployment duration is slightly declining in the last few years, in 2012, more than 1 in 3 unemployed Coloradans had been jobless for at least 6 months. Find more details here. Unemployment insurance helps bridge that gap for about 1 in 4 Coloradans, for up...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Diane Coxen hired an attorney to help her with a work injury. The contract between Ms. Coxen and her attorney provided that neither party would agree to settle the claim without the permission of the other. During the course of the case, her attorney stipulated to a...