Most people in Minnesota think truck driver injuries as something related to accidents, but that is not always the case. Injuries can involve various aspects of operating their rigs, leading to claims resulting from repetitive movements. Proper cranking techniques...
Many Minnesota companies started requiring their employees to work remotely in 2020. This year, the trend of remote work is continuing, and many more jobs may shift to remote offices. But all this working from home brings up new questions about workers’ compensation...
Workers who are members of a union enjoy several benefits. For example, most unions representing employees in Minnesota negotiate access to workers' compensation for members who get hurt or sick on the job. Workers' comp has helped thousands of Minnesotans recover...
All Minnesota workplaces come with typical job-related injury risks. A worker's first day on the job might result in confusion that leads to an injury, and even someone who has worked the same tasks for several years can suffer mishaps. Knowing about the top causes of...
The months of summer can bring sunshine, fun and relaxation. However, they can also pose serious health hazards for workers in a variety of industries. What’s more, many employers and workers fail to recognize the severity of these hazards since summer is perceived as...
Every worker in Minnesota depends on his or her employer to keep him or her safe while he or she is on the clock. Chances are that your workplace has standards in place to keep everyone safe. With that said, certain workplace safety hazards are sometimes easy to...
Good news for Minnesota first responders, doctors and nurses who contracted COVID-19 during the height of the pandemic. The state Legislature has extended its temporary rule making it easier for people in those jobs to qualify for workers' compensation. Under ordinary...
Minnesota employers are generally required to take steps to provide their employees with a safe working environment. However, despite a company's best efforts, there is still a chance that you could sustain an injury while on the job. If you work in the manufacturing...
All Minnesota workers know they face some degree of injury each time they are on the job. But the injury risk is more prevalent for warehouse workers than in many other occupations. Warehouse workers who take the time to familiarize themselves with the most common...
For some workers, such as delivery drivers, their vehicle functions as their workplace. For others, driving may only be an occasional part of the job. Regardless, if you’re injured in an auto accident, you will likely be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits....
