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Hundreds of nurses are injured each year doing their job in Minnesota. The job is particularly damaging to younger and older nurses. They may face injury and illness even when following proper procedures as closely as possible. But taking a few extra steps can help...
Many Minnesota adults spend their days or nights working physical jobs. Whether you work in a warehouse, factory or similar environment, you can risk developing various work-related injuries. One of these injuries could be a hernia. How hernias form A hernia often...
Millions of employees suffer work-related injuries each year, resulting in countless workers’ comp claims. Whether you’re a Minnesota business owner or an employee, there are benefits associated with understanding the workers’ compensation process. The process begins...
Employee well-being is a much-discussed issue in Minnesota companies, including such factors as workplace safety and risk. How do mental health topics affect safety in the workplace? During a recent Insurance Journal webinar, several industry experts indicated that...
Starting a new job in Minnesota often represents a fresh start. Despite the positive aspects of landing a job, studies have revealed that you face an enhanced risk of an injury during your first year at work. The greater likelihood of getting hurt as a new employee...
Self-employed people Minnesota often have a lot of questions regarding business law, benefit programs and insurance. One will be whether or not you need to apply for workers' comp benefits. This may seem like an unnecessary expense, particularly if you are engaged in...
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,...
