Category: Workers’ Compensation

Insurer Penalties for Violation of Workers’ Compensation Laws

Like employers, insurance companies face penalties if they violate the Minnesota workers’ compensation laws. The penalties encourage compliance with the...

Employer Penalties for Violation of Workers’ Compensation Laws

Employers who do not follow the Minnesota workers’ compensation laws face significant penalties. The violations described below could prevent employees...

Reopen a Workers’ Compensation Case: Is It Possible in Minnesota?

If you are contemplating a settlement or going to a hearing of your workers’ compensation case, you may wonder if...

What Agricultural and Field Workers Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation

Agricultural and field workers are often unaware of their right to receive workers’ compensation for on-the-job injuries. Learn more about...

Seasonal Employees and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation

If you are a Minnesota seasonal employee and have a workplace injury, you are probably eligible for workers’ compensation. Learn...

Addressing Safety Issues in the Workplace: Help for Workers

When workers have a concern about safety in the workplace, they often fear that the unsafe condition could lead to...

How Work Hazards Lead to Workers’ Compensation Cases

If there is a hazard at your workplace, watch out – it could lead to a workers’ compensation case. Many...

Staircase Injuries: The State of the Law in Minnesota

Whether employees can receive workers’ compensation benefits for injuries on staircases has become an increasingly contentious topic in Minnesota. A...

Hurt at Work in the Parking Lot or Outside the Office? What’s Next

If you get hurt at work in the parking lot or outside the office, you may still have a claim...