Workers’ compensation can be a confusing process for employees facing a workplace injury. This is the worst time to find yourself trapped between your employer, an insurance company and government regulations. For workers in this situation, you are desperately trying to understand how to get yourself medical care and financially support your family. Unfortunately, many injured workers find themselves lost with an employer and insurance company trying to avoid paying work comp benefits. To protect yourself, you should talk to an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer right away to make sure y ..read more

In the realm of employee benefits, understanding and navigating the intricacies of various leave entitlements are vital for both employers and employees. In Colorado, pregnant employees have the opportunity to utilize two significant leave programs: the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Act. This article aims to delve into these leave programs, their interplay, and how employees can maximize their benefits to create a harmonious work-life balance. FMLA: An Unpaid but Essential Leave The FMLA, enacted at the federal level, provides eligible ..read more

Colorado has gained a strong reputation as an employee-friendly jurisdiction within the United States. One of the key contributors to this reputation is the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, which has garnered significant attention, especially due to its wage transparency rules. These rules require employers to include specific compensation and benefits information in job postings, regardless of whether they have a remote employee based in Colorado. The Act also mandates the announcement of all promotional opportunities within a company, regardless of their location or the qualifications of indivi ..read more

Being in a car accident is a scary and traumatic event. When that car accident happens on the job, it can add an additional layer of stress and complication. You might worry about whether you will be fired, what to do if the accident was your fault, or how to get workers’ compensation for your injuries. An experienced Denver workers’ compensation attorney can help guide you through this difficult process. If you’ve been injured or there are extenuating circumstances, an accident lawyer can help you navigate the process and understand your rights. Don’t depend on an insurance company or your em ..read more

Unfortunately, getting hurt on the job is inevitable. Nearly three million non-fatal occupational illnesses and injuries were recorded in the private sector in 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employers in the private sector reported 4,679 fatal work injuries during the same time period. Colorado’s workers’ compensation laws offer benefits to employees to pay them for medical costs, lost income, permanent disability, and disfigurement in order to ensure that injured workers receive recompense for their damages. If you are hurt at work, you should always seek the advice of a s ..read more

A serious workplace injury can have serious effects on your health and your ability to financially support your family. While you recover from your injury, you may not have a way to earn an income. A workers’ compensation claim may help you get financial relief by providing income while you get medical care. Unfortunately, work comp does not pay 100% of your wages, so an important question you may have is: how long does it take to settle a workers’ compensation case? What is workers’ compensation? Workers’ compensation, often known as work comp, workers’ comp, or workman’s comp, is a Colorado ..read more

Were you injured at work? You may worry about how you will pay your bills and take care of your family. The Colorado workers’ compensation system may help pay your lost wages and medical bills to help you get back on your feet. If you suffered a workplace injury, talk to Colorado attorneys for workers’ compensation benefits about your claim. What is workers’ compensation? Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that pays employees for workplace injuries. Workers’ compensation pays for most workplace injuries, even if you injured yourself at work. Unlike personal injury claims, like a car ..read more

Colorado has two new and important employment laws taking effect with the beginning of 2021. 2021 hasn’t started great for many people but for Colorado employees it’s not so bad. Workers in Colorado now enjoy the benefits of the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Today’s post will break down these two new laws and how they will benefit employees in Colorado workplaces. These laws went into effect on January 1, 2021 so if your employers is covered by these new laws and already failing to meet their obligations under these laws then you should talk to a ..read more

It seems a near certainty that Biden has won the 2020 election despite less than spectacular turnout down-ticket for Democrats. Early speculation has begun how a Democratic administration might shape various policy areas. Labor and employment law are no exception to the speculation. Democrats typically are considered more labor friendly and advance, at least mildly, pro-employee law. Let’s jump into the fray and see how Colorado employees might fare under a Democratic presidency for the next four years. Remembering Trump’s labor and employment law policy Honestly, not much can be said about Tr ..read more

Colorado employees often find themselves fired, terminated, let go, laid off, etc. for reasons that may not have anything to do with violating workplace rules or poor job performance. An employee in that position reasonably questions whether the reason he or she was fired was wrongful or violated their Colorado employee rights. Under Colorado employment law employees who work under at-will employment can be fired for no reason at all. Employers can terminate employees without a job-related reason or on the basis of bad information or even a bad reason. The employer’s power to fire employees is ..read more