In 1915, the Colorado laws governing workers’ compensation began as a form of no-fault insurance. At that time, the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. was changing the face of work in the country, but it was also bringing a change in work-related injuries, so much so that legislators and employers […]
Category: Worker’s Compensation
We’ve all seen the studies that claim sitting is the “number one cause of death in America” or is directly linked to obesity or causes a host of other vision, strength and health problems. Many people work at a desk where they spend hours looking a computer screen, typing and […]
For the most part, road work and construction crews work in fairly accessible locations — after all, they’re working on the roads and highways we all use for travel. But when a crew is working late or in a more remote location, they might be susceptible to more danger from […]
Fri 22 May, 2015
Safety Equipment – What Does Your Employer Provide?
by Levine Law on News & Resources
In certain jobs and on worksites, a business casual dress code is inappropriate and insufficient. There are jobs that require specific clothing, covering and padding, which is all designed to protect the person performing the task at hand. An employer is responsible for ensuring the safety of his or her […]
When you are injured at work, workers’ compensation will cover the costs of your injury, medical expenses, ongoing treatment, associated costs and even your time off while you are recuperating. Workers’ compensation is designed to cover any injury sustained while you’re working — but what happens when you suffer an […]
