If you are no longer working due to COVID-19, you might be entitled to workers compensation benefits.
Una lesión laboral puede ocurrir en cualquier momento. No importa si usted trabaja en construcción, en una fábrica, en una oficina o en otro sitio, un accidente que le deja sin la capacidad de trabajar y sostener a su familia es siempre posible. Si un tal accidente...
Minnesota construction workers are at risk for severe injuries and even death. One out of every five deaths that occurred on the job in 2019 happened in the construction industry. Most deaths occur due to one of the "fatal four" causes cited by the Occupational Safety...
A recent study by the largest workers' compensation insurer shows that first-year workers are particularly prone to injuries. This is as true in Minnesota as it is for workers all across the country. The study shows that 35 percent of all injuries happen to first-year...
Cuando se habla de la compensación al trabajador, normalmente se piensa en una lesión laboral. No obstante, los trabajadores también pueden pedir compensación por sus gastos médicos y salarios perdidos si adquieren una enfermedad o condición médica por su trabajo....
There are many jobs in Minnesota that are considered dangerous. Some workers face the risk of injury or death on a daily basis while others may only experience danger occasionally. No matter how often it occurs, being injured at one of these jobs can be traumatic and...
Awood Center is now working alongside the National Employment Law Project to establish accountability for workers' compensation in Minnesota. Everyone has the right to work in a safe, clean and healthy environment. Injuries that result from the conditions of work and...
Residents of Minnesota expect to stay safe while they're at work. However, some jobs can lead to occupational illnesses if there are hazards. What to know about occupational illnesses Occupational illnesses are illnesses that can develop in the workplace as a result...
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial organizations (AFL-CIO) named Minnesota as the 28th most dangerous place to work in the country. To illustrate the problem more clearly, here are some statistics on workplace fatalities in the state. 2020...
Putting in a day's work on a Minnesota construction site comes with risks. Even a well-managed, well-organized worksite cannot be entirely free of hazards. Tools, vehicles, electrical lines and even people passing by the work zone contribute to potential dangers....
Most Minnesota residents who suffer injuries at work are entitled to file for workers’ compensation. It’s important to know the workers’ comp laws in the state if you plan on seeking benefits. Who can file for workers’ compensation? Minnesota’s workers’ compensation...
Subscribe To This Blog’s Feed