Anyone who has asthma knows that the condition can be difficult to control or flare up at a moment's notice. Some workplace environments in Minnesota can cause the breathing condition to develop in those who are prone to it or even exacerbate it. Many different...
If you are no longer working due to COVID-19, you might be entitled to workers compensation benefits.
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FAQs about workers’ compensation in Minnesota
You may go to work never expecting to sustain a serious injury in an accident. But a workplace accident can result in injuries that make it difficult to return to your job, basic daily activities and the things you enjoy. If you get hurt at work, the workers’...
Can a herniated disk cause paralysis?
If you work in a warehouse or manufacturing facility, you may be no stranger to back pain. After all, repeated lifting, twisting and bending can cause muscle aches and even spasms. If you develop a herniated disk, though, your back pain may quickly turn into a...
Can at-home employees get workers’ comp in Minnesota?
Because independent contractors don't qualify for workers' comp, many residents in Minnesota assume that remote employees also don't qualify. However, you don't give up your rights to workers' comp by working from home as an employee. Don't multi-task during work In...
Los miedos de reportar una lesión tenga o no papeles en regla
Después de un accidente laboral, existen temores que la mayoría de los trabajadores padecen. Los más comunes son que su empleador le eche, baje de puesto o tenga otras actitudes en su contra. Y en el caso de que sea indocumentado, que esto salte y termine no solo en...
What you should know about vocational rehabilitation in Minnesota
According to Minnesota law, vocational rehabilitation serves the purpose of restoring a worker who is injured on the job to a position similar to the worker's former employment. Or, the worker can return to their job but must work in another department that offers...
Safe lifting techniques for health care workers
According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 46% of nursing workplace injuries involve tears, sprains and strains, usually from lifting, twisting and bending motions. If you have to lift patients and heavy objects at work, understanding safe lifting...
Si soy indocumentado, ¿puedo recibir compensación por un accidente laboral?
Este delicado tema no tiene una respuesta uniforme en todo Estados Unidos. Incluso en estados donde existen muchos casos ganados por los trabajadores, ninguna compensación está garantizada y la resolución dependerá de su caso individual. En el caso específico de...
What are some common warehouse accidents?
Warehouses located throughout Minnesota provide full and part-time employment for many workers. Warehouse careers cover a wide range of skills and abilities, with some jobs coming with more significant risks for injuries. Avoiding an injury in the workplace comes with...
Stay safe while working in temperature extremes
When most people think of Minnesota weather, they probably think about the extreme cold as depicted in popular movies and television shows. However, if you live and work in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, you know that the cold is only half the story. It is true that...