Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
OSHA Focuses on Fall Hazards – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency tasked to oversee whether or not employers comply with the federal rules and regulations governing workplace safety. The said agency is mostly...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Electric company employees in Fort Collins were rushed to the hospital after an electric flash. The accident occurred when equipment failed while electrical company employees worked to restore power. The extent of the injuries remains unknown. On-the-job injuries...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Over the past years, the use of temporary workers has become prevalent for various reasons, including evading the law. Non-permanent employees are used for cost-cutting purposes since they are not entitled to vacation and sick leave benefits. When there is increased...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
If you are a firefighter and you were diagnosed with cancers of the brain, skin, digestive system, hematological systems, or genito-urinary system, your condition may be legally presumed to be work-related. According to the Cancer Council, about 5,000 people are...
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...
