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Was Clerk Injured Returning to In-person Work Entitled to Benefits?
Was Clerk Injured Returning to In-person Work Entitled to Benefits?

What Do You Think? Even when an employee is not on the clock and nowhere near the office when she's injured, she may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. That can happen, for instance, if […]
NFIB Files Suit in Minnesota Challenging Independent Contractor Test
NFIB Files Suit in Minnesota Challenging Independent Contractor Test

Safety at Work Saint Paul, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) - The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has joined a coalition of business organizations to challenge Minnesota’s independent contractor rules. NFIB represents more than 300,000 to 350,000 […]
What does ‘Telehealth’ Mean in Minnesota?
What does ‘Telehealth’ Mean in Minnesota?

Glossary Check How sharp is your terminology when it comes to telehealth in Minnesota? Not to worry because thanks to Simply Research, we have you covered. Distant Site "Distant site" means a site at which […]
Could Minn. School District Bounce Math Teacher’s Basketball Injury Out of Court?
Could Minn. School District Bounce Math Teacher’s Basketball Injury Out of Court?

What Do You Think? For an injury to be compensable, the employee must be engaging in activities reasonably incidental to employment. What exactly relates to employment can get foggy, however, especially in the school context, […]
Minn. Top Court Finds Fed Law Preempts State on Cannabis
Minn. Top Court Finds Fed Law Preempts State on Cannabis

25 for 25 in '25 A few years back, the Minnesota Supreme Court took up the question of whether employers had to reimburse for medical marijuana and found that federal law preempting state law and […]
What are the Limits on Cannabis Consumption in Minnesota?
What are the Limits on Cannabis Consumption in Minnesota?

Compliance Corner When states decriminalize cannabis, there's often confusion on what people can and can't do with the drug. That confusion has the potential to impact workers' compensation claims, as there could be a misconception […]
How does on-the-job Training Work in Minnesota?
How does on-the-job Training Work in Minnesota?

Compliance Corner Do you know the North Star State's rules for on-the-job training when it comes to workers' compensation and injured employees? If you have Simply Research you do, but we break it down here. […]
Could Officer with PTSD Capture Extra 30% Penalty from Employer?
Could Officer with PTSD Capture Extra 30% Penalty from Employer?

What Do You Think? An employer can end up owing a sizable penalty to an employee if it denies his workers’ compensation claim and that denial is “frivolous.” As one case shows, there are special […]