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It is imperative that workers have access to personal protective equipment which can reduce the risk of a serious workplace injury. Ideally, employers should create policies requiring workers to use protective gear for certain types of activities. OSHA...
Whether you work in an office or on a construction site, you're likely covered by workers' compensation insurance. In Minnesota, the workers who are exempt from the requirement include independent contractors, workers on small farms, employees at private residences...
When many people hear the term “workers’ compensation,” they often think of industries like construction, coal mining and agriculture. However, workers can be seriously injured in virtually any type of workplace. They, too, have a right to seek workers’ compensation....
Are you dealing with a work-related injury? You may qualify for help from Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system. If you have a permanent disability because of a work-related injury, you may be unable to return to your previous position. Your employer may be able...
Cameras are literally just about everywhere these days, thanks to smartphones. They’re also heavily used these days in workers’ compensation claims, particularly when employers don’t really want to pay up. How could a “candid camera” moment hurt your workers’...
You were injured at work, and it kept you pretty much confined to home for a few days. Now, you’re doing better, but you certainly aren’t back up to full speed. Just the same, your employer has offered you a “light-duty” position. Since you aren’t totally healed and...
As a long-time construction worker, you had few injuries until you fell off a ladder and broke your arm. The injury requires time to heal and will keep you out of work for a while. Will you qualify for temporary total disability benefits? About TTD Because of your...
Whether you work in a warehouse or an office, you use your hands a lot. You know that carpal tunnel syndrome can develop with overuse -- and that would be devastating to your ability to stay employed. Is there anything you can do to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome from...
As a worker in Minnesota, you have the right to workers' compensation after an illness or injury associated with your job. These benefits cover medical bills, lost wages and other related expenses. Protect your ability to receive workers' compensation by understanding...
A workplace injury can threaten your ability to go back to work following an accident for a short period of time or in severe cases, permanently. If you sustain a serious workplace injury, you may also require extensive medical and rehabilitative care. Workers'...
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