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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Who Pays My Health Insurance?

On February 11, 2011, in Getting the System, Getting Treatment, by David Kempston

You have been off work for some time following a work-related injury when you receive a letter from your employer.  The letter adds insult to the injury.  In it, your employer states that because you have been off of work for so long, it will no longer pay its share of your monthly health insurance [...]

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Comp Wonk Video | Colbert Report – Workers’ Comp Temptation

On June 18, 2010, in Comp Wonk Videos, by Jerry Sisk

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Workers’ Comp Temptation www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Fox News

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MN DOLI evaluation of employee’s saftey in nursing homes

On June 9, 2010, in Getting the System, by Jerry Sisk

The Workplace Safety Consultation (WSC) unit of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry undertook a collaborative project to provide ergonomics assistance to nursing homes to help management and workers reduce ergonomic risk factors and improve the safety of their workplaces. The study can be found here. It was noted in the report that work-related [...]

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