DIME Rule 11 Changes Effective 03/02/2023

The Division recently adopted changes to Rule 11, W.C.R.P., which governs the Division Independent Medical Examination process. These changes took… Read More

CLARIFICATION OF CMS NON-SUBMIT EVIDENCE-BASED MSAs

 In a May 11, 2011 memorandum, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reiterated its guidance regarding CMS’ Workers’… Read More

Colorado Overtime & Minimum Pay Standards Order

Colorado recently took steps to increase the salary threshold for employees falling under the “white collar” exemptions.  On January 22,… Read More

Working From Home and Workers’ Compensation

In 2019, Colorado earned the top spot for the highest percentage of employees who work from home, according to Flex.Jobs … Read More

NEW COLORADO LAW LIMITS OPIOID PRESCRIPTIONS

Colorado is addressing the ongoing opioid epidemic with an array of public and private initiatives.  Per the American Medical Association, … Read More

Injuries Sustained Coming and Going From Work – When Are They Compensable?

We typically think of compensable injuries occurring when the employee is already at their place of employment.  But what about… Read More

Injuries Resulting from Workplace Violence — When Are They Compensable?

We have all heard the grim news; a school in Parkland, a concert in Las Vegas, a nightclub in Orlando,… Read More

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE — FIRST RESPONDERS’ COVERAGE FOR PTSD

2017 saw more legislative action related to workers’ compensation than Colorado has seen for the past few years.  Three bills… Read More

A FIRST! FDA REQUESTS WITHDRAWAL OF OPANA® ER FROM THE MARKET; MANUFACTURER ACQUIESCES

Amid the nation’s ongoing and “unprecedented opioid epidemic”, (per the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), on June 8,… Read More

EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?

Why is it important to know if the person working for you is an employee or an independent contractor?  Because… Read More

OSHA Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires many employers with ten or more employees to keep a record of… Read More