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may 2019

New bill makes wage theft a felony in Colorado

Wage theft has long been a concern in Colorado. A new law passed in this latest legislative session builds on years of efforts to reduce wage theft by treating it like any other kind of theft and making it a felony — rather than the misdemeanor offense it is now. The bill applies only when the theft is greater than $2,000.

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CDLE provides new worker misclassification resources

The Colorado Dept. of Labor & Employment (CDLE) is offering new resources to educate employers and workers on identifying whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. Request an advisory opinion, access a proper classification mini-guide, download worksite posters and more.

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The enhanced OSHA recordkeeping app is here

Are you required by OSHA to create and maintain injury and illness records? Pinnacol’s OSHA recordkeeping app tranfers your claims data into OSHA Forms 301, 300 and 300A. The enhanced app offers updates to make compliance as smooth as possible.

SEE WHAT THE APP CAN DO ›

Expert medical providers get injured workers back to full strength quickly

A workplace injury can be complex for employers and painful for employees. But you can help your employees get the treatment they need through a medical partner you trust. We developed a set of resources you can use to identify and designate a provider that's responsive, convenient, and knows your workplace and the workers' compensation system.

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Are you ready to say goodbye to snail mail from Pinnacol?

Your new paperless experience is coming soon

Have you heard the news? Your new paperless experience from Pinnacol is on its way. Starting June 1, if you are a registered Policyholder Portal user, we’ll give you a better way to manage your new claim and policy documents.

LEARN HOW TO GO PAPERLESS ›

Policyholder Training

Workers' Compensation 101 — June 13, Colorado Springs  ›  Learn More
Workers' Compensation 101 — July 25, Grand Junction ›  Learn More
Office Ergonomics — Train the Evaluator — Aug. 22, Denver  ›  Learn More

In The News

A clear vision of safety starts at the top ›  Read More
The not-so-quiet dangers of hearing loss ›  Read More
Safe, comfortable and compliant: How to avoid heat stress ›  Read More
Pool chemical injuries cause more than 4,500 ER visits annually: CDC ›  Read More
'Reattaching' to work before clocking in may improve engagement, health: study ›  Read More

E-scooter safety tips

E-scooters in your area? It’s time to educate your employees and update your transportation policy. Use these safety tips to get started. 

Driving Safety

More motor vehicle accidents happen in the summer months (July-Sept) than any other time of the year. Learn how to ensure your employees safely arrive at their destinations.

Auditing Your Policy

Complete your audit report and learn more about what audit means for workers’ compensation.

Safety On Call

Contact Safety On Call online or at 303.361.4700 or 888.501.4752 for immediate answers to your safety questions.
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