Workers Compensation

June 12, 2015 As the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) continues to refine the workers compensation system in the state, it regularly makes changes and updates to the system. For 2015, some of these updates directly impact the doctors who treat workers, and understanding these changes can be important for Read More…

May 31, 2015 OSHA has been focused on assuring “safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women” since 1970. Although OSHA regulators regularly monitor various industries and investigate employers for allegedly failing to provide safe working environments for workers, it’s important for employees to understand their rights under Read More…

May 26, 2015 Earlier this month, the regulators at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that their alliance with the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) would be renewed for five more years. This alliance represents an ongoing OSHA effort to “protect the safety and health of workers Read More…

May 22, 2015 Falling accidents are one of the most prominent causes of serious (if not fatal) work injuries, and they reportedly result in injuries that cost employers more than $13 billion annually. In fact, in the construction industry alone, falls from ladders account for about 1 in every 3 fall-related Read More…

May 17, 2015 All workers always have a right to a safe and healthy workplace. This means that it’s an employer’s responsibility to provide a safe work environment for all of its employees, including temporary workers. Here’s a look at what regulators at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Read More…