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Workers' Compensation: Colorado

Workers' Compensation requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Daniel O'Brien, Fisher Phillips.

Summary

This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of workers' compensation requirements in Colorado, including those related to workplace notices, covered employers and employees, self-insurance options, exceptions to coverage, compensable injuries, employer defenses to claims, medical benefits and communication with health care providers, calculation of benefits, claims procedures and dispute resolution processes, retaliation and interference protections, and recordkeeping.