Most people who work in Colorado are protected by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), as well as Colorado’s wage and hour laws, including Article Eighteen, Section Fifteen of the Colorado Constitution, the Colorado Wage Act, the Colorado Minimum Wages of Workers Act, and the Colorado Overtime and Minimum…
If you get hurt while working, it is important that everything is documented as close to the date of injury as possible, and not months in the future. Otherwise, the employer, insurance carrier, and others may question why it was not reported sooner. Do not wait. Time is of the…
If you have been injured at work, it is important to report your injury to your employer and get medical treatment at a medical facility as soon as possible. What Should I Do If My Employer Will Not Refer Me to a Medical Provider? If your employer will not refer…
The employment lawyers at The Wilhite Law Firm dedicate most of their time to combating “wage theft,” which occurs when an employer either intentionally or unintentionally fails to pay its employees the money that is legally owed to them. Common examples of wage theft include: Paying employees less than their…
This is a question that I am asked almost every day of my practice, and the answer is not a simple one. It is worth discussing how medical providers are generally selected and what your rights are as an injured worker. Every case in Workers’ Compensation has what is known as…
While there are many reasons that bring potential clients to my office, none is more troubling or pressing than a client whose case is being denied by an insurance company. Once a Claim has been filed with the Division of Workers’ Compensation, the insurance carrier has 20 days to take…
