The Social Security Administration reports that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 55 million Americans will increase 5.8% in 2009. This is the largest increase since 1982. The Star Tribune reports that the typical retiree’s monthly check will go from $1,090 to $1,153. The average couple, if both receive Social Security benefits, will [...]
The Minnesota workers’ compensation system was established in 1913 to help injured employees cope with the financial hardship brought on by occupational injuries and to assist in returning the employee to employment. However, with the inception of the system came a struggle between providing necessary benefits to the injured employee and the costs incurred by the [...]
Welcome to Comp Wonk! Our one and only job at Comp Wonk is to keep you informed and up to date on Minnesota workers’ compensation issues. Oftentimes, the workers’ compensation system can be difficult to drudge through. If you have been injured on the job or if you know someone who has been injured, you [...]
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