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
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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
2022 Guide to Adjusting Workers’ Compensation Claims
The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation recently released the new 2022 Guide to Adjusting Workers’ Compensation Claims, formerly the Adjuster’s… 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
New OSHA Guidance for Implementing a COVID-19 Workplace Prevention Program
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has finally published updated guidance on implementing safe workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read More
2020 Workers’ Compensation Rule Updates
The Division of Workers’ Compensation seems to be on a constant mission to tweak various workers’ compensation rules of procedure. … 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