As summer approaches, many teenagers will start their first jobs. While many young people are excited about earning their first paycheck, they may not be aware of their workplace rights, especially in terms of protecting their safety. According to statistics by the...
Minnesota mine workers may be interested in learning that the Department of Labor has proposed new regulations that are aimed at improving safety in their profession. The proposed rules were released on June 7 and would mandate that mining companies conduct...
Workers' compensation is important for those who have been injured on the job. This is especially true in high-risk occupations such as construction, warehouse work and manufacturing. But if you were injured, do you actually have a claim? That's an important question,...
While many Minnesota workers spend the warmer months indoors, those whose jobs involve outdoor activities can face increased risks during the summer. As heat increases, many people attempt to work without adjusting for the changing environment. However, heat and...
Healthy work environments are empowering for employees and create a safety culture that is important to maintain and improve performance. This is particularly true for medical professionals because they are exposed to many safety and health concerns. However,...
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, welders in Minnesota and across the United States face serious health hazards on the job. The agency says both fusion and pressure welding produce harmful metal fumes and gas byproducts that can...
Minnesota workers may be interested to know falls are considered one of the most common workplace injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only transportation-related accidents lead to more workplace deaths. Falls cost employers more than $15 billion in...
Minnesotans may be aware that women are often paid less than males for doing the same work. However, they may be surprised to learn that some women are also paid less in workers' compensation due to their gender. This problem is the focus of a class-action lawsuit...
Manufacturing may be Minnesota's largest private-sector industry, but it's not the safest one. To be sure, it's an industry with a lot of positive momentum, with innovations in 3-D printing, robotics and other tech-driven areas. But manufacturing also tops the list of...
Most employers are required to have some form of workers' compensation coverage that pays for employees' financial losses if they become injured on the job. However, just because an injury does not happen on a job site or in an office does not mean it is not covered....