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,...
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Workers’ comp claims for PTSD
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...
Three scenarios where workers’ compensation part B is essential
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....
Steps to take if your workers comp claim is denied
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...
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...