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...
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Health and safety concerns for Amazon warehouse workers
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...
Understand the injuries typically covered by workers’ compensation
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...
Extension ladder safety
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...
Long-awaited updates to agriculture workers laws
Citing ongoing changes in the state, if not the world, when it comes to worker's compensation benefits, a Minnesota state representative realizes that change should occur sooner rather than later. Rep. Rick Hansen is sponsoring a bill to amend existing labor laws that...
Workers’ comp vs. litigation
If you have been injured in the workplace, there's a good chance that you'll be eligible to receive workers' compensation. This covers your medical bills, physical therapy, lost wages, and more. You may be wondering if you have to submit a claim through the workers'...
Workers’ compensation for airline industry employees
Every industry is different. The same is the case for every job description and the risks of any specific job. Jobs in the airline industry carry their own set of risks. Their work involves less common activity than other jobs, which may expose an employee to...
Workers’ comp notes
Some jobs come with significant risks of injury, such ones in the construction sector and those involving hazardous materials. That said, no matter what work an employee performs, the potential for an injury exists. Minnesota employees may have serious concerns about...
Workplace hearing loss – loss of hearing from the workplace
The pressure of the modern workplace can take a toll on anyone. Still, it can be especially harmful if the workplace is causing hearing damage. Unfortunately, workplace hearing loss in Minnesota is a real phenomenon. You need to be aware of it if you work in a loud...
Injuries at construction sites in Minnesota
Numerous workers perform several tasks at a construction site. Welders, electricians, truck drivers, and crane operators may join others to work on the project. Every worker at a Minnesota construction site must be careful to avoid injuries. Some common injuries could...