Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Ombudsman Program

On September 23, 2011, in Getting the System, by Jerry Sisk

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has established a new Office of Workers’ Compensation Ombudsman to provide advice and assistance to employees and small businesses. “Our goal is to help injured workers and small businesses who are having problems navigating the workers’ compensation system,” said Ken Peterson, DLI commissioner. He said the ombudsman [...]

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The Law Office of Thomas D. Mottaz | Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Star for 2011

On July 15, 2011, in Work Comp Tips, by Jerry Sisk

The Law Office of Thomas Mottaz is proud to announce that its attorneys have been named Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2011. Congratulations to Thomas Mottaz and David Kempston for their recognition again as being one of the top and best Minnesota workers’ compensation lawyers in Minnesota.  Congratulations to Jerry Sisk for his recognition [...]

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OAH Petitions the Court to Reopen

On July 13, 2011, in Government Changes, by Jerry Sisk

On Tuesday, the Chief Administrative Law Judge Raymond Krause went before the retired state Supreme Court Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz, who was appointed special master to hear complaints about the government shutdown, to ask for a reopening of OAH for limited services.  Highlights of some of the items  requested includes: 41 employees, consisting of the senior management [...]

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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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