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 | Personal Injury
While mining continues to be a lucrative industry that is booming with new opportunities, these gains have not come without some risk to Colorado Miners. Many of the problems affecting miners are a result of negligence on the part of the employer. Increased burdens in...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Injured Workers should be reimbursed for lost wages while recovering for injury. However, the amount that they are eventually paid may be limited on state law adjustments to the workers’ compensation benefit caps. There are three important limitations. First,...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
How Your Employment Rights combine with Workers’ Compensation: The Americans’ with Disabilities Act 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...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
There are several factors that affect the benefits that injured workers receive. While some factors are influenced by the parties involved, there are also several other factors that can affect the injured workers’ benefits. Here are some of those factors that will...