In Minnesota, only direct employees of a business or other employer may qualify for workers' compensation after a job-related injury. Workers the law classifies as "independent contractors" generally do not qualify. At a construction site or other workplace, it can be...
Year: 2021
I got hurt while working my food delivery job. What can I do?
If you work for DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, Bite Squad or another delivery service in Minnesota, you may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Workers' compensation is an insurance that comes from your employer's insurance policy. Most of these companies, such...
Can I get work comp if I slip and fall while off the clock at work?
If you are injured while working, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But, what happens when you are off the clock at the time? While some injuries are clearly “work-related injuries,” if you are hurt in a slip-and-fall in the parking lot, during...
I was approved for SSD. Why was I denied long-term disability?
Getting approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) is not necessarily quick or easy, but it can help you make ends meet after you develop a disability that prevents you from working. So can long-term disability insurance (LTD). But just because you successfully got...
Can My Employer Fire Me for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
When you’re injured at work, you probably fear for the lost wages you will suffer due to being out of work while you heal. As workers’ compensation attorneys, one of the most common questions we receive is, “Can I get fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim?”...
How Employers Can Create a Safe and Healthy Workplace
Workplace safety should never be taken lightly. No matter the size of the company or the field of work, employers have an ethical and legal obligation to provide a safe work environment for their employees. From complying with OSHA regulations to conducting regular...
Injured Worker Guide