February 17, 2025
Avoiding litigation: ways to prevent disputes that land claims in courtWhen an attorney gets involved in a workers’ compensation claim, it can increase claim costs and harm outcomes for everyone involved. There are a number of steps that employers can take to prevent the kinds of scenarios that cause workers to seek representation from an attorney.
January 23, 2025
Workers’ comp exemptions for MN small business owners and familiesMinnesota law allows employers to exclude certain types of employees from coverage, such as small business owners and their close relatives.
November 11, 2024
Can you terminate employees with an open work comp claim?While most states have laws that bar employers from terminating or disciplining an employee solely based on them being on workers’ compensation or in response to their experiencing a work injury, there are conditions under which such an employee may be let go.
September 4, 2024
Why you need to watch out for workplace bulliesThe Workplace Bullying Institute estimates that 60.3 million U.S. workers are affected by bullying. Here are tips to prevent it in your workplace.
May 10, 2024
New changes to Minnesota workers’ compensation lawA number of changes to Minnesota's workers' compensation law go into effect in 2024. Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill on May 8, 2024. The legislation contains 50 sections with amendments to chapter 176, many of which are technical or cleanup provisions recommended by the Office of Administrative Hearings.
March 14, 2024
OSHA electronic reporting requirements for employersYou may have questions about whether your business is required to submit information to OSHA electronically, and what information you will need to submit.
January 23, 2024
What employers should know about marijuana safety and impairment policiesAn employer's legal marijuana safety and impairment policy options may depend on the level of operations the company has with the federal government.
January 23, 2024
Can you screen job applicants for prior workers' compensation claims?Asking job candidates about past work injuries, disabilities or medical histories isn't appropriate under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or state laws.
September 25, 2023
Hiring practices: Thorough processes can prevent injuries and problem claimsFollowing a thorough hiring process is one important way you can prevent problem workers’ compensation claims, along with other challenges. Choosing the right employee for a role is rarely easy, but there are steps you can include in your process to help you more confidently make hiring decisions.
July 24, 2023
Recreational marijuana: How Minnesota’s new law may impact work comp and workplace policiesOn May 30, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed the state’s recreational marijuana bill, making Minnesota the 23rd state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use. The new law contains several provisions that affect employers doing business in Minnesota, addressing changes to medical marijuana, use of off-duty lawful consumable products, drug testing in the workplace, as well as implementation of workplace policies.
