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
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“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
FINE, FINE EVERYWHERE A FINE – EXCESSIVE FINES BY DOWC
BACKGROUND On June 3, 2019 the Colorado Supreme Court issued a published opinion captioned Colorado Department of Labor and Employment,… 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
The Ongoing Dilemma of Intermittent FMLA Leave
Intermittent FMLA leave is a giant thorn in the side of human resource professionals across the country. The struggle is… Read More
Workplace Bullying
Does workers’ compensation insurance cover mental, and manifesting physical injuries resulting from workplace bullying? A recent Forbes online article cited… Read More
Helmet to Helmet
It’s hard to believe that the 2018 NFL football season is coming to an end soon with Super Bowl LIII…. Read More
Rules Are Meant to be Broken – or At Least Updated. 2019 Rule Updates
2019 brings changes to two Rules that affect Colorado Workers’ Compensation. Rule 11 and Rule 16 have both been revised… Read More
Recovery of Overpayments in Workers’ Compensation Claims
The issue of overpayments has drawn much attention in recent years. Several claims have gone up to the appellate courts… Read More
The Cross Contamination between Workers’ Compensation and OSHA: Considerations for Handling Blood-Borne Pathogen Claims in Colorado and Arizona.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens presents unique risks in the work place. Workers in health care or in-resident home care are,… 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
#MeToo and EPLI Policies
In response to the #MeToo movement, companies have begun taking an increased role to prevent and police sexual harassment in… Read More