COVID-19 cases have been increasing all throughout the state but are especially prevalent in rural areas such as our own Hibbing, MN. These cases are being commonly found in nursing homes and care centers, with cases amongst the residents and the staff alike. Many of...
Can all of those Minneapolis police officers get workers’ compensation benefits for PTSD?
Several recent news stories reported that close to 200 police officers have applied for PERA disability benefits and likely workers' compensation benefits too. These applications coincided with the protests in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and calls to...
Can I get workers’ compensation benefits from getting the novel coronavirus aka COVID-19 at work?
A huge concern for workers who are considered essential employees that continue to work during the pandemic is what will happen to them if they contract coronavirus at work. The short answer is, if you are an essential worker and you are placed at an increased risk of...
