Sauk Rapids Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
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Flame retardant exposure injuring Minnesota workers
Taking on the challenge of fighting fires is one of the most dangerous jobs out there, and new research shows that products inside the homes firefighters work to protect may be hurting firefighters over the long run. A growing number…
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Negative reviews might be retaliation for work accident claims
A recent lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor is relevant to Minnesota workers find themselves facing discipline or even dismissal by their employers for reporting accidents or unsafe work conditions. The lawsuit alleges that AT&T retaliated against four…
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Worker fatigue eyed in Minneapolis mall construction collapse
Businesses that engage in construction activity are frequently under real or perceived pressure to stay on time and on budget, and sometimes that pressure can lead to a job site environment that can imperil workers on the construction site as…
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Circus accident leaves 8 acrobats injured on-the-job
When Minnesota residents watch the wonders of a circus performance and marvel at the athleticism of acrobats, they may not stop to consider these performers as workers on the job. However, entertaining thousands is the daily job of these acrobats and…
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Injured, killed road workers honored yesterday in Minnesota
If you were asked to name some of the most dangerous jobs in Minnesota, what would you say? If highway construction worker came to mind, you would be spot-on. Every day that highway workers are on the road, they are…
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If an employer makes it hard to seek workers’ comp, you can sue
Imagine that you are injured on the job. Maybe you work in construction and are injured by a falling debris, or you were asked to carry heavy objects and pulled or sprained a muscle. Serious work injuries — as some…
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How cubical life is killing our backs
Many people in Minnesota know what it is like to spend eight hours a day in a cubical. Because so many jobs are technology-driven, sitting at a desk and staring at a computer screen is how many people get their…
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Minnesota construction company fined for serious OSHA violation
Everyone in Minnesota expects some level of safety in their workplace. While some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others, Workers at least expect that their employers are following state and federal standards for maintaining a safe workplace — and…