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The Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota – Part 3
Will my case be delayed due to Coronavirus? Now that “social distancing” and “flatten the curve” have become part of the collective consciousness, many employees are asking how the efforts to contain Covid-19 will impact their pending workers’ compensation case. Here is… Read more »
The Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota – Part 2
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) may be cancelled or delayed One of the most immediate impacts on pending workers’ compensation cases is that Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) and Independent Psychological Evaluations (IPEs) that have already been scheduled, are now being cancelled. Given the CDC’s… Read more »
The Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota – Part 1
Will I still get paid? Whether or not you continue to get paid wage-loss benefits will vary case-by-case depending on your situation. A description of the most common situations is included below. The attorneys at Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. are available throughout the… Read more »
Winning Appellate Practice – Arguing on Behalf of Injured Workers at the Minnesota Supreme Court
A few weeks ago, I argued before the Minnesota Supreme Court in the case of Angela Hawley v. City of Blaine and League of Minnesota Cities. Less than ten days later, the Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed the employer/insurer’s appeal as moot,… Read more »
Minneapolis Requires Mindfulness Training, While Minnesota Adopts Rules That Limit Proven Mental Health Treatment for Peace Officers
The Southwest Journal, a local newspaper in Southwest Minneapolis, recently reported on the development of a mindfulness and wellness program aimed at making Minneapolis cops “more compassionate” in response to the highly publicized shooting death of Minneapolis resident Justine Ruszczyk Damond…. Read more »