What types of injuries are covered by workers compensation?
• A work-related injury can be any condition that is caused, aggravated or accelerated by employment activities. This includes traumatic injuries, gradual injuries or occupational diseases. 3. Does my employer have to carry workers’ compensation insurance? • Minnesota Statutes 176.181, subd. 2, requires every employer to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees, either through a policy with a licensed insurance company or through self-insurance approved through the Minnesota Department of Commerce. There are some exceptions, which can be found in Minnesota Statutes 176.041. • Employers are generally defined as those who hire others to perform services. • Employees are generally defined as people performing services for another for hire, including minors and workers who are not citizens. Some volunteers are considered employees for purposes of workers’ compensation. See Minnesota Statutes 176.011, subd. 9. 4. What benefits might I be entitled to if my claim is accepte
• A work-related injury can be any condition that is caused, aggravated or accelerated by employment activities. This includes traumatic injuries, gradual injuries or occupational diseases. 3. Does my employer have to carry workers’ compensation insurance? • Minnesota Statutes 176.181, subd. 2, requires every employer to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees, either through a policy with a licensed insurance company or through self-insurance approved through the Minnesota Department of Commerce. There are some exceptions, which can be found in Minnesota Statutes 176.041. • Employers are generally defined as those who hire others to perform services. • Employees are generally defined as people performing services for another for hire, including minors and workers who are not citizens. Some volunteers are considered employees for purposes of workers’ compensation. See Minnesota Statutes 176.011, subd. 9. 4. What benefits might I be entitled to if my claim is accepte
