Many residents of Minnesota work part-time. Whether they are still studying, trying to balance work and home or aiming to go full-time, part-time work may be necessary. It’s fair to wonder what can happen if a part-time employee suffers an injury on the job and...
Hospital workers in Minnesota and elsewhere face numerous challenges. While on the job, it's possible for nurses, doctors and other health care staff to suffer injuries or illnesses. Common risks lead to these problems, which can increase workers' compensation claims....
Employees face hazards at work, and some environments come with substantial risks. A warehouse worker may deal with everything from slip and falls to electrical hazards. Office workers sometimes deal with different injury issues, such as various sprains. Sadly, any...
Determining whether or not an employment-related injury actually happened on the job depends heavily on the details of how the injury occurred. There are claims when the employee is technically in service to the company even when their injury is not directly related...
Workers' compensation claims are made to cover a wide variety of situations. Different occupations carry different job responsibilities that often require overworking certain body parts for those who are involved in manual labor. The result for many workers is that...
Workers in Minnesota have the right to collect workers’ compensation if they suffer injury or illness while on the job. It’s possible to suffer work-related hearing loss, which can significantly impact your daily life. Here is what you need to know about hearing loss...
As you already know, there are many potential hazards employees have to deal with while working, and some professions are more dangerous than others. One thing most people don't consider before a mishap occurs is their eyes. If you want to continue working safely in...
There are several things Americans disagree on, but many people in the US can agree that they suffer from chronic pain. Over 50% of adults in the US have pain, most often in the legs and back, according to the US Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention's...
Minnesota workplace laws are designed to help electrical workers avoid injuries. If you do get injured, you may have to rely on workers' comp while you recover. Therefore, prevention is the best policy. Maintain your tools Something as simple as an improperly...
Amazon packages arrive via truck, and delivery drivers deserve credit for helping get packages to where they need to go. Warehouse workers might not always receive credit for their role in the process. Loading and unloading cargo occur routinely at Minnesota...
