Despite the ongoing efforts of Minnesota employers to regulate their workers' behavior, implement safety requirements and perform frequent assessments that gauge adherence to corporate policy, accidents can still happen at work. A workers' compensation policy is an...
Can you prevent repetitive stress injuries at work?
When you hear stories about workplace accidents, your first thought is often probably a scenario in a more hazardous industry. For example, a construction worker falling from scaffolding or a logger getting caught in a piece of heavy machinery. What you may have never...
Is it legal to track company vehicles?
If you have company vehicles that employees use on a regular basis in Minnesota, you probably often worry about how well they are driving and how they behave when behind the wheel. You have every right to be concerned since you will ultimately end up at least somewhat...
Poor indoor air quality may be responsible for your asthma
Many factors can contribute to poor indoor air quality in the workplace and in turn, this can affect the health and well-being of workers. Some airborne irritants can prompt respiratory distress. If you have developed asthma, your condition may have been caused by...
What are the fatal four?
The construction industry is inherently dangerous. The nature of the work puts workers in harms way often. That is why there is so much focus within the industry on safety. Many accidents and injuries on Minnesota construction sites can easily be avoided by...
Is shift work dangerous?
If you work third shift, then you probably understand how it can have a severe effect on your life. However, after some time working these hours, you may feel like your body has adjusted. The reality is that all shift workers in Minnesota are at a disadvantage simply...
Being supportive of colleagues with mental illness
You have recently been moved to a new department within your organization and are looking forward to maximizing the opportunities you have been given. In your recent change you have been introduced to some new colleagues, one of which suffers from a mental illness....
What can you do to keep worker’s comp costs lower?
In order to keep your company in Minnesota running smoothly and in compliance with management-sanctioned protocols, one of your highest priorities is to recruit top talent who are committed to your mission. Another task you will constantly be facing is how you can...
What workers’ comp applicants need to know about the IME
When you apply for workers' compensation in Minnesota, you may have a lot of questions about the process. One part many applicants want to know more about is the independent medical examination. Most Minnesota applicants will receive a notice instructing them to...
The rights of employees in the workplace
While a majority of Minnesota companies go to great lengths to protect the well-being and safety of their employees, there are organizations that have failed to enforce protocols or simply do not care so much about the conditions of the work environment. When this...