Minnesota Government Shutdown Sucks

On July 7, 2011, in Government Changes, by David Kempston

On July 5, 2011 I was interviewed by the National Public Radio about the effect of the Minnesota government shutdown on claimants in the workers’ compensation system. After reflecting on that interview, I decided to summarize some of the effects. To begin with, although the Minnesota judicial system remains open, both the Department of Labor [...]

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New IRS Mileage Rate for 2011

On July 5, 2011, in Getting Paid, by Jerry Sisk

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased mileage rates for the final six months of 2011.   The IRS normally updates the mileage rates once a year in the fall for the next calendar year. Mileage Rate Changes Here are the mileage rates from 2006 to present. 01/01/2006 44.5 01/01/2007 48.5 01/01/2008 50.5 07/01/2008 58.5 01/01/2009 55.0 [...]

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The framework of litigated Minnesota Workers Compensation cases

On June 23, 2010, in Getting the System, Work Comp Tips, by Jerry Sisk

You were injured at work, but for some reason the workers’ compensation insurer has denied your claim.  At this time, you are now faced with a question that many injured workers face.  What do I do now?  A majority of these injured worker’s retain an attorney to assist them in fighting for their entitlement to [...]

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DOLI’s Video on Minnesota Workers’ Compensation

On May 17, 2010, in Comp Wonk Videos, Work Comp Tips, by Jerry Sisk

If you have some free time on your hands. Check out the video DOLI developed for injured workers.  You will need Windows Media Player to view it or you can order a DVD through the website. The video is about 50 minutes long so plan on sitting at your computer for awhile. If you have a general question you [...]

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