We have talked a lot in this blog about the legal presumption created by Minnesota workers’ compensation law. The legal presumption attempts to make workers’ compensation benefits easier to access for COVID sufferers. In most cases, workers’ compensation requires that...
Workers’ Compensation
Does the new Minnesota COVID workers’ compensation law cover you as a peace officer?
As many of you know, recent laws in Minnesota have made it much easier for certain workers to obtain workers’ compensation benefits for claims involving COVID-19. We have talked about this in numerous previous blog posts, but the important thing to know here is that...
Your workers’ compensation benefits will depend on your recovery
If you got hurt on the job, you probably can’t work for some time. However, your primary income source won’t disappear because your employer must compensate you with wage-loss benefits. How much you will receive will depend on the severity of your injuries and the...
Workers’ compensation in Minnesota: What if you didn’t know you had COVID?
Workers’ compensation is an important benefit for those who contract illnesses or injuries at work. In Minnesota, great efforts have been made to make workers’ compensation benefits more accessible for those who contract COVID while on the job. A question arises,...
What if you are not covered by the new Minnesota COVID-19 workers’ compensation law?
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...
Can your employer stop you from getting workers’ compensation coverage for COVID?
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...
New COVID Workers’ Compensation Law: What does it mean to be in a covered occupation?
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...
3 tips to avoid denial of your workers’ comp claim
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...
Can I receive workers’ compensation if I contract COVID-19?
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...
Do I get to choose my own doctor for work injuries?
Having an accident and suffering an injury at work can become a frustrating situation. Once the incident occurs, you will enter the workers' compensation system to seek compensation for your medical care and lost wages. The system can be confusing if you have never...
