Minneapolis Workers’ Compensation Blog
Get to know Minnesota’s workers’ comp laws
The workers' compensation program provides payments for Minnesota employees who become injured on the job. Following the correct procedure ensures that the worker remains eligible for the program and receives prompt benefits. These are the answers to the most common...
Minnesota takes steps to help workers with PTSD
In 2013, Minnesota became one of the few states to permit workers’ compensation benefits to be paid to workers who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their job duties. Since then, PTSD has become one of the top expenses within the state’s...
Common restaurant injuries and how to avoid them
Restaurant jobs aren’t generally thought of us “high-risk” occupations -- but they probably should be. According to a 2015 report by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a whopping 97% of workplace injuries occur in coffee shops, bars and restaurants. What’s...
Even undocumented workers can get Minnesota workers’ compensation
Your employer has a responsibility to provide a safe work environment. Depending on where you work, their obligations could range from maintaining safe and secure facilities to providing safety equipment. Unfortunately, many companies are more than happy to cut...
First responders, nurses are among most sleep-deprived workers
Many workers in the United States are finding it harder to get a good night’s sleep, and a recent study found those who we depend upon in life-and-death situations are among the most sleep-deprived. Nearly half of police and correctional officers, firefighters and...
Construction industry hazards in Minnesota
When you think of “potentially fatal construction jobs,” you probably picture workers on high-rise scaffolding and using heavy machinery. In reality, the fatalities can come from just about any kind of construction work, including drywall installation, roadwork and...
Workers need to be especially safe in the winter
Minnesotans take pride in their ability to navigate the winters here. There are heavy snowstorms and roads with patches of black ice, but there is nothing more dangerous than the subzero temperatures we face. Common sense will often prompt the average person to stay...
The injured should be choosers to get the rehab they need
If you experience a workplace injury in Minnesota, you’ll likely team up with a qualified rehabilitation consultant to help you get back to work. Though they can be of great service, you might benefit from choosing the best option for you instead of the first option...
Meat packing plant workers need proper safety protocol
Individuals who work in meat packing plants do hard work to make honest money. Keeping them safe must be a priority of these employers. There are several hazards that can come with working in this industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has...
What are repetitive stress injuries?
If you feel constant pain in your hands, fingers or other body parts, you may have a repetitive stress injury. Repetitive stress injuries affect tendons, muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues. These injuries are common and painful. Repetitive stress injuries may...
