When you work in construction, manufacturing and mining, you work with heavy, loud machinery every day. One work-related injury you may not anticipate is suffering hearing loss because of your job. You also may not realize you have suffered workplace hearing loss...
Workers Compensation
At least 1,500 Minn. essential workers have filed for workers’ comp for COVID-19
Back in April, the Minnesota Legislature passed a change to the state's workers' compensation law that could affect you, if you are a front-line worker battling the COVID-19 pandemic. It's something that at least 1,500 sickened nurses, doctors, firefighters and other...
On-the-job injuries and illnesses are climbing among retail workers
Many people take retail workers for granted. Long shifts, short breaks and a hectic, busy floor can make the job exhausting. Plus, the pay is often toward the bottom end of the scale. It’s a tough gig. All of these factors make some recent statistics even more...
Occupational hazards for nurses
Nurses perform a variety of essential duties caring for patients, often at the expense of their own well-being. In fact, nursing can be considered a particularly dangerous occupation due to the number of risks and occupational hazards these health care professionals...
Beware of accidental start-ups during equipment maintenance
If your job involves repairs and maintenance of industrial machines in the manufacturing industry of Minnesota, you will no doubt be aware of the many hazards you face as you go about your tasks each day. Even when not active and operating, machinery poses dangers...
Don’t Fall Down On Your Workers’ Compensation Claim After A Fall
Minnesota workers know that there are some jobs that are simply more dangerous than others. Industries such as construction and health care may carry a higher risk of a worker suffering an injury, but every man and woman who works faces a threat that he or she could...
Your Boss’s Responsibilities Regarding Workers’ Compensation
Minnesota workers, regardless of job description or duties, would be wise to know their rights regarding workers' compensation. Injured workers or those who become ill because of job conditions could have the right to medical care, recovery of lost wages and other...
Denied workers’ comp claim? Here is what you should do next.
Workers' compensation benefits exist for the benefit and financial support of injured workers. If you suffered an injury while at your Minnesota workplace, you know how important it is to secure these benefits for medical bills, lost wages and other accident-related...
Repetitive stress injuries and your right to compensation
Not all work injuries are the result of an accident in the workplace. You can suffer serious, often debilitating, injuries simply by doing your job on a daily basis. Repetitive stress injuries are common for many Minnesota workers, but they are often overlooked and...
New changes to workers’ comp laws for 2017
Many people make changes for the New Year and so does the state government. Even though a large portion of the population may not consider it to be breaking news, the changes that will go into effect this year will change the legal process for some individuals who...