Injured workers in Minnesota are eligible for workers' compensation benefits, but it would be wise to know what the laws surrounding it are like. First of all, employers are required to carry workers' comp insurance. With approval, though, they may obtain...
Month: July 2020
The dangers of falls at work
Falling off a ladder, scaffolding or roof is one of the most common ways that a person is injured at work. People may fall off edges of surfaces or through unprotected holes in floors. Recognizing the danger of falls, Minnesota law requires construction workers to be...
Workers’ comp when workers violated company rules
In Minnesota, people who are injured at work are generally eligible for workers' compensation benefits through their employers' insurance carriers. However, when the injuries resulted because the workers were violating company rules, their claims for workers'...
Safety techology reduces repetitive workplace injuries
OSHA reports that U.S. employers pay almost $1 billion per week in direct costs related to injuries. Workers and businesses in Minnesota might be interested in reading a recent article regarding the use of technology to reduce workplace injuries. These injuries send...
