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Occupations that require people to use vibrating hand tools or heavy equipment put you at greater risk of nerve damage in your hands. Excessive exposure to vibration can cause you a condition called vibration white finger (VWF). Research suggests that exposure to cold...
Lumbar fusion surgery is a necessary surgical procedure for many Minnesota residents that have back pain due to workplace wear and tear. The procedure is useful in treating chronic lower back pain by fusing two or more vertebrae in the lower back to form a single,...
The Minnesota Department of Labor is taking legal action to stop a Watonwan County meat processing company from employing children in violation of state law. The agency has asked a district court to put a temporary restraining order into place until its investigation...
In Minnesota, you may be legally entitled to workers' compensation benefits if you are hurt on the job. These benefits help cover your medical expenses, lost wages and other related costs. While not all workplace injuries qualify for workers' compensation coverage,...
People struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder might discover the condition affects them in many areas of life. Employment could be one such area, as PSTD could undermine the ability to go to work and earn a living. If the PTSD is job-related, a sufferer might...
Workers' compensation is divided into two parts. Part A covers medical care, death, disability and rehabilitation benefits up to the Minnesota state limit. Part B provides employer liability coverage and usually comes under the employer's umbrella liability policy....
Injuries that happen at work are covered under workers' compensation insurance. In Minnesota, worker's compensation coverage is required by all employers with very few exceptions. This ensures that a worker injured while performing their job duties can receive medical...
Amazon is one of the largest and most successful companies in the world, with a massive workforce that spans multiple continents. However, the company has come under fire in recent years for the treatment of its warehouse workers and the potential safety hazards that...
If you are an employee in Minnesota, know that your employer must provide you with the benefits of workers' compensation if you suffer a work-related injury or illness. Workers' compensation is insurance that provides benefits such as medical treatment, wage...
The Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act states that every employer in the state must have workers’ compensation coverage. Coverage is mandatory unless an exception applies. The construction industry has a high rate of workers’ compensation claims. But one thing that...
