And Their Families For The Short And Long Term
For anyone seeking workers’ compensation coverage under Minnesota’s COVID presumption laws, there are numerous questions about the process and about eligibility. One of the most important questions for those covered by the law generally is: What impact does...
Since the start of pandemic, Minnesota has been on the forefront of heavy government involvement in trying to implement solutions. For anyone who has been following our recent blog posts on this topic, you know that Minnesota has enacted laws to help COVID victims...
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact our nation and the world, many people wonder about the effect it will have on work. What happens when people contract the virus while at work? Will workers’ compensation cover it? For a while now, we have been discussing...
Nearly every occupation carries different risks to workers. Employees can suffer on-the-job injuries resulting from falls, vehicle collisions, muscle strain, repetitive stress and toxic exposure. While different occupations might face different toxic materials, there...
At this point, most Minnesota workers know about the new workers’ compensation laws that cover certain occupations. But what occupations are covered by this new Minnesota law? And what does this coverage mean? Before proceeding, it is important to note that you need...
In Minnesota and indeed throughout the country, workers are wondering about lost wages that result from contracting COVID-19. Especially in jobs that are high risk for contracting the virus, people want to know whether they can obtain workers’ compensation benefits...
Since the onset of COVID-19 last year, we have seen various spikes and dips, changes in policies related to the pandemic and other interesting trends. One thing we are seeing more of than ever is COVID-related workers’ compensation claims. In a recent post, we...
After a serious work-related injury, you may be coming to the realization that you will never be able to perform your previous job duties. Or maybe you tried to go back to work and discovered the tasks were beyond your abilities. At this point, you do not have to...
With few exceptions, all Minnesota employers must offer workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. If you have experienced a work-related injury, you may be able to receive payment for medical bills and lost wages as well as other benefits through your...
If you contract COVID-19, you may have many questions and concerns regarding your diagnosis. Since you will not be able to return to work with a positive diagnosis, you may wonder if you are eligible for workers' compensation. Minnesota signed a new law into effect in...
