Employees who work from home qualify for workers' compensation if their employer's negligence is responsible for their injuries. Failure to provide Minnesota employees with a safe, ergonomic environment whether they work at the office or at home is negligence. They...
To understand Workers’ Compensation, it is helpful to understand workplace fatalities in Minnesota. Each year the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts together the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Using the data from that, this blog post will summarize major trends....
Minnesota employees may have legitimate fears about getting hurt on the job. Employees unable to work might suffer financial hardships while recovering from their injuries. Thankfully, Minnesota offers a no-fault workers' compensation system that allows workers to...
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s Workers’ Compensation Division pays benefits to workers in the North Star State who suffer injuries in job-related accidents that leave them unable to earn a paycheck, and it also provides financial assistance to...
Some workplace injuries in Minnesota require only a few days of rest before you're ready to go back to work. Other injuries are severe enough to leave you temporarily or permanently disabled. If you can't go back to work, regular workers' compensation isn't going to...
Some jobs prove hazardous, and a worker's eyes could face increased risk of injuries. A Minnesota professional involved with removing toxic chemicals or cutting metal and dealing with sparks could suffer severe eye injuries in a mishap. Worksites that adhere to...
The winter temperatures in Minnesota often drop well below freezing, which can make working outdoors in the North Star State extremely hazardous. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national rate of sleet, ice and snow-related occupational injuries in...
When you work for an employer in Minnesota, there are a few protections that you expect to have. One of those is workers' compensation if you're injured while performing duties associated with your job. It's important to understand some of the injuries that are...
In some jobs, the chances of suffering a repetitive stress injury are high. If you are a nurse who routinely has to lift patients, you may suffer from nagging back pain. If you work in manufacturing, your shoulder could hurt each day after a long shift making product...
Health care is one of the fast-growing industries in the United States. More than 18 million people work in health care with that number expected to grow as the baby boom generation (those now between 56-74) continue to age.While many people choose a health care...
