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3 of the top reasons nurses need workers’ compensation benefits

December 3, 2024
Working in a hospital as a nurse may not seem like a dangerous profession. However, job injury statistics make it clear that nurses are at elevated risk of getting hurt due to their employment when compared...
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Workers' Comp Benefits

How workers’ compensation is calculated

October 18, 2024
In Minnesota, workers’ compensation benefits for an injured employee are calculated using a clear formula based on the employee’s wages. Average Weekly Wage The formula is the employee’s “average weekly...
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Health Care Worker Injuries

Lifting is a job risk for nurses and other medical professionals

September 29, 2024
Working in healthcare requires education and people skills. It also requires a degree of physical fitness. Nurses, personal care assistants (PCAs) and other professionals providing hands-on support to...
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Work Injuries

3 common injury risks for service professionals in Minnesota

July 28, 2024
Most people don’t immediately think of the service sector when discussing high-risk professions. However, thousands of service sector employees get hurt at work every year. Many others acquire job-related...
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Work Injuries

How long will you receive workers’ compensation benefits?

July 19, 2024
If you experience an injury as a result of your work, you might wonder how long you can get workers’ compensation benefits. Knowing this is important because it helps you plan your finances and recovery. How...
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Workers' Compensation

Can I get fired if I file for workers’ comp in Minnesota?

June 4, 2024
The law in Minnesota imposes numerous obligations on employers. For example, companies typically need to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage to protect employees from work injuries. Even part-time...
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