2, 4, 6, 8 – Rules That We Appreciate

So many Rules, so little time. This article will concentrate on the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC) Rules of Procedure… Read More

THE PITFALLS OF VERIFYING COVERAGE ON CONSTRUCTION SITES

The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation is vigorously investigating whether contractors on construction sites are properly carrying workers’ compensation insurance… Read More

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

2022 Legislative Updates

2022 Legislative Update There were several legislative changes this session impacting workers’ compensation claims handling in Colorado. HB22-1354: Protection of… Read More

2021 Workers’ Compensation Rule and Statute Updates

Spring is in the air – it must be time for Colorado legislative and Division of Workers’ Compensation updates.  As… 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

NEW COLORADO RULE ADDRESSING “USE-IT-OR-LOSE-IT” VACATION POLICIES

As of December 15, 2019, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has a new rule in place clarifying… Read More

Where’s my DIME?

One of the main strategies in workers’ compensation claims involves the selection of a particular venue for the DIME process…. 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

Alligators, Burritos and Bears – Oh My!

Having litigated several “assault” cases, nothing ceases to amaze this author more than the vast number of unfortunate ways people… Read More

“Wind” Will This Ever End?

As we recently celebrated the 4th of July with family and friends, we must not lose sight of the Founding… Read More