Protecting Injured Workers
And Their Families For The Short And Long Term
On any construction site, there is a risk of electrocution when lines are being run or electrical tools are being used. Electrocution is one of the Focus Four Hazards determined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and reported by the Centers for...
If you get hurt at work, workers' compensation insurance protects you. In Minnesota, almost all employers have an obligation to carry this important form of insurance. Those hurt on the job and those who developed a work-acquired illness can make a claim for benefits....
Falls are one of the most common ways that workers get injured, and many of these falls happen on ladders. Some workers, such as construction workers, may need to use 30-foot ladders that could result in very serious falls. Other workers may just need to use...
People qualify for workers' compensation when they get hurt at work or when a doctor diagnoses them with a work-acquired medical condition. Repetitive stress injuries, sometimes called overuse or repetitive motion injuries, are a common source of workers' compensation...
There are several key employment sectors across Minnesota, with the hospitality industry being one of them. Many people across the state rely on hospitality work to maintain their standards of living. Unfortunately, hospitality workers are exposed to numerous safety...
For most workers who get hurt on the job, the hospital is the destination after their injuries. However, for medical workers, the hospital is where they get hurt on the job. In fact, hospital workers are at higher-than-average risk for workplace injuries that require...
Employees who get sick or injured on the job are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Such benefits cover the cost of treatment, lost wages, disability and death benefits. However, you need to inform your employer of your injuries as soon as possible. Waiting...
Labor shortages have become a major problem in numerous different industries -- and the meatpacking industry is one of the hardest hit. So where are meatpacking companies turning to find the labor they need? The immigrant workforce is largely coming to the rescue....
General contractors hiring out subcontractors may not realize they may be liable to cover additional workers' compensation insurance for the employees of another company. Under Minnesota law, uninsured contractors may receive workers' compensation benefits from...
While many warehouses feature robots to do specific tasks, sometimes the working environment can turn people into virtual robots at a cost to safety. Warehouse work can be monotonous, causing people to switch off. You may be required to stand in the same position all...
