What should an injured employee do if he/she receives a Notice of Impairment Rating Examination (IRE)?

Such examinations known as IRE are hearings requested by the employer and can impact the worker’s right to obtain lost wages.  It is advisable to contact an attorney immediately. Your MontCo Worker's Comp Attorney will advise whether or not the worker will have to attend the hearing in person.

Quick Hits: Is an employer required to retrain a worker if the worker can no longer perform the job they had prior to the injury?

No, the law does not require an employer to retrain you or provide you with vocational counseling.