Minnesota requires employers to have workers' compensation insurance to protect themselves and their employees. It offers financial benefits to aid workers who become injured or ill in the course of performing work duties. After an incident resulting in an injury, a...
Month: December 2023
Does workers’ compensation cover teachers’ vocal strain?
Some experts consider the constant strain on public school teachers' voices an occupational hazard. One literature review published in the Journal of Voice reports that teachers suffer from voice disorders at a rate two to three times higher than the general...
4 reasons company drivers can be at risk for workplace injuries
Professionals who drive for a living face many challenges that can put them at risk for workplace injuries. This is true whether they operate tractor-trailers, buses, shuttles or other types of vehicles. From long hours on the road to the inherent dangers of...
How much can workers’ compensation pay an injured employee?
Getting hurt on the job can be very expensive. A worker can have thousands of dollars in treatment needs. They may not be able to work because of their medical condition. An injured worker in Minnesota may qualify for workers' compensation benefits after a diagnosis...