Worker's Compensation Top Colorado News Stories Top Colorado Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:02 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Colo. Labor Dept. Posts Workers´ Comp Law Changes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f5139506ad4cb4b71d39100b0f6b61baj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f5139506ad4cb4b71d39100b0f6b61baj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor & Industry posted a list of changes to the Workers' Compensation Statute enacted by the state Legislature. More Than $7 Million Recovered by DOI in First Half of Year http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4227b5c0f1ff976d36e3a4016f3336c3c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4227b5c0f1ff976d36e3a4016f3336c3c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Insurance reported it has recovered more than $7 million in premium savings and recovered benefits. Lockton Appoints a PC Producer in Denver http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=04da2216dee9a34488e7d68c21d0855bj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=04da2216dee9a34488e7d68c21d0855bj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Lockton Companies appointed a new producer as a property and casualty producer in its Denver office. Business Unhappy with Safe Workplace Language in Voter Guide http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=755483de2615a44a0efdae835781e8cfc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=755483de2615a44a0efdae835781e8cfc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Employers say the Legislature did not address costs when writing language for a mailer explaining the union-backed Safe Workplace ballot measure. Chemical Safety Board Recruiting Investigators for Denver http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c9703e95bd97c1846c3476982981d2a8j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c9703e95bd97c1846c3476982981d2a8j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Chemical Safety Board is recruiting to fill investigator positions at its new satellite office in Denver. New Regulations, Fee Schedule Drawing Little Comment http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c45a21a8e5e9a7d487f7ec71415ef366c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c45a21a8e5e9a7d487f7ec71415ef366c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT New regulations and revisions of the fee schedule and medical treatment schedule have not drawn much attention in the state. Colo. DWC Offering Claims Classes in October http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b5061f625051ff2f712c2d6736f09f22j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b5061f625051ff2f712c2d6736f09f22j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The DWC is offering classes on Rules 6, 7 and 8 from Oct. 23 to Oct. 30. Vote Likely on Colo. Initiative to Repeal Exclusive Remedy http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1bb4d9637e65049af06c428c76a583f3j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1bb4d9637e65049af06c428c76a583f3j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An initiative that would allow injured workers to sue their employers has likely qualified for the ballot, an opponent says. Claim Appeals Office´s Ruling Not Appealable, Colo. Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dc739ffdef9b75e87882418a296811fbk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dc739ffdef9b75e87882418a296811fbk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An Industrial Claim Appeals Office ruling is not appealable because it did not include a final award, according to a Court of Appeals ruling. Hearing on Proposed Apportionment Rules Friday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f72fd26576c32a02ad5af582c90529dc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f72fd26576c32a02ad5af582c90529dc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The DWC will hold a hearing on its proposed rules to implement new legislation governing the apportioning of prior injuries. Court Finds No Conflict by IME Who Worked for Pinnacol http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b3a3e8264a18b4b8abaa7f33710e0684j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b3a3e8264a18b4b8abaa7f33710e0684j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court rejected arguments that an independent medical examiner who worked for Pinnacol had a conflict of interest. Officials in the Cold War Weapons Program Got $3.2 Million in Bonuses http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b1d7afd7b7c52e8ed3a925b2b098c88em http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b1d7afd7b7c52e8ed3a925b2b098c88em Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Rocky Mountain News reported U.S. labor officials got more than $3.2 million for their handling of the Cold War weapons compensation program. Salazar to File New Cold War-Weapons Bill http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0f3087a2fbd805367de71875c206918em http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0f3087a2fbd805367de71875c206918em Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar announced he will file legislation to reform the federal compensation program for Cold War-era nuclear weapons plant workers. Max Specialty Enters Surplus Market in Colo. http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=698fa0fe1c550d5af87052f280b2eea1j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=698fa0fe1c550d5af87052f280b2eea1j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Max Specialty entered the state's specialty lines market and now offers coverage in 48 states. Lockton Expands Denver Office with Purchase of Schwander Insurance http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8bc099b3ddb304547675d0f324911710j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8bc099b3ddb304547675d0f324911710j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Lockton expanded its Denver office with the acquisition of Schwander Insurance Services in Centennial. Worker Not Entitled to Benefits After Smoking Supervisor's Pot http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6b4ccf852a3b45ee838efb626b682674k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6b4ccf852a3b45ee838efb626b682674k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A claimant is not entitled to benefits because he violated his employer's drug policy by smoking his supervisor's marijuana, an appeals court ruled. Colo. High Court Rules Employees Are Entitled to Suspended Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d8ca7c0acfb558625d0d49a8ce63094bk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d8ca7c0acfb558625d0d49a8ce63094bk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that employees are entitled to benefits that were suspended for failure to attend medical appointments. Red Rocks Community College, OSHA Form Safey Alliance http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=68faf2b50d7e6381d4930f5084731cc0b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=68faf2b50d7e6381d4930f5084731cc0b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and OSHA Training Institute Rocky Mountain Education Center at Red Rocks Community College formed a workplace safety alliance. Pinnacol Paying $55M in Dividends to Policyholders http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=edc5939c9a23fab61dd218b804cf7741j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=edc5939c9a23fab61dd218b804cf7741j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Pinnacol will rebate $55 million to 58,000 policyholders in its fourth dividend payment in four years. Colo. Court: Employer Discriminated By Not Accomodating Restrictions http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41e1813149b9c2703d1ba4df85321fc0k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41e1813149b9c2703d1ba4df85321fc0k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appeals court ruled that an employer violated the ADA and the CADA by failing to find an employee modified work suitable to his restrictions.