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Working Class Blues: Jobs That Don’t Pay Minimum Wage

Jul 19, 2018 | Workers Compensation

Economists talk about the current recovery as having its “fragile” side, and with good reason. Unemployment is down, but most Americans aren’t seeing any real gains in their paychecks. And stagnant wages can be a particularly worrisome problem if you’re barely making...

Wrongful Death at Work in Colorado: Know Your Options

Jan 5, 2011 | Workers Compensation

Colorado wrongful death claims are usually brought on behalf of the deceased by his surviving spouse, child or parent. There are numerous wrongful death situations that are recognized by each state’s statutes. Types of Colorado wrongful death cases include: •...

Workers’ Compensation in Colorado: What Should I Do?

Aug 1, 2010 | Workers Compensation

If you were injured at work in Colorado, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Here are a couple of immediate steps to take in order to protect your rights and receive the proper treatment and compensation needed to fully recover. What Should I Do First?...

Employment Discrimination: What You Need to Know

May 21, 2010 | Workers Compensation

All employees have basic rights in the workplace — including the right to privacy, fair compensation, and freedom from employment discrimination. A job applicant also has certain rights even prior to being hired as an employee. Those rights include the right to...

Equal Pay for Equal Work: The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

May 20, 2010 | Workers Compensation

After 19 years working for the Goodyear Tire Company, Lilly Ledbetter discovered that she was paid 20% less than her male counterparts. The knowledge began a decade long fight for equal pay for equal work that went all the way to the Supreme Court, and resulted in the...

Equal Pay is the Law

May 4, 2010 | Workers Compensation

On April 20th, the 110th day of 2010, people across America observed Equal Pay Day, which marked the 110 extra days per year that women in the United States must work in order to earn what men earned in 2009. On average, a woman in America makes 77 cents for every...