Have you ever thought about beginning a workers' compensation practice?  Or, switching practice areas?  Would you like to refresh your knowledge of workers' compensation law?  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then plan on attending this full day program, Workers' Compensation 101 - The Law of Workers' Compensation in Colorado.  The program begins with an overview on the history of workers' compensation in this state.  From there, you will learn about whether the actions of an employee fall within the scope and course of employment, thereby, creating liability on the part of the employer.  Next, you will learn whether an employer can assert any defenses to compensability.  After this discussion, find out what constitutes an average weekly wage and what to do with tips, bonuses, salary, part-time employees and more.  Finally, you will spend the last part of the day focusing on temporary and permanent disability.  Do not miss this information-packed day!  And, don't forget to look for Workers' Compensation 102 in the fall - a program that will teach you about practice and procedure in Colorado!