Do You Have to Attend an Independent Medical Examination after a Work Injury?
The first thing you should know is that the doctor performing the exam is paid by the insurance company. This means that the insurance company [...]
Workers’ Compensation Eligibility: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
One of the first questions you must consider in your workers’ compensation case is whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. In Minnesota, [...]
Can I Be Fired if I Miss Too Much Time with a Work Injury?
We have an employee who has been out with a work-related back injury for more than six months. We have not received any indication from [...]
Work Comp Basics: Permanent Partial Disability
Permanent partial disability benefits provide compensation for permanent loss of bodily functions. You will also hear permanent partial disability referred to as PPD. Although permanent [...]
Your Employer Says You’re Not Covered by Work Comp Because…
Every once in a while, we come across a personally injured worker who wrongly believes he or she is not entitled to workers’ compensation. While [...]
What to Do if Your Employer Is Discouraging Your Claim or Threatening to Fire You
An employer who is stopping or discouraging you from seeking workers’ compensation for a work injury is most likely acting illegally. Unfortunately, this happens more [...]
What to Do if Your Employer Claims You’re an Independent Contractor
Both federal and state laws may apply differently to independent contractors than employees. In certain cases, independent contractors have fewer rights than employees, which is the [...]
What to Do if Your Employer Says Your Work Injury Was Your Fault?
When there is a workplace accident, there is usually someone at fault. Maybe your co-worker spilled water on the floor and didn’t clean it up. [...]
Basic Workers’ Compensation Forms
If you have experienced a workplace injury, you may have already filled out one or two documents regarding your injury. There’s a lot more where [...]
Why You Should Know if Your Employer Is Self-Insured
Minnesota requires employers to carry workers' compensation insurance, which also means that your employer is the one who pays for the coverage. Because your employer [...]