Sustaining an injury or illness while on the job can be a harrowing experience. It can affect your ability to work and earn an income. Fortunately, Minnesota workers’ compensation laws require employers to provide benefits to injured workers to cover medical expenses and lost wages. Unfortunately, not all workers’ compensation claims are approved. If your…
Tax season is quickly approaching, with the filing deadline for the 2022 tax year set for April 18th, 2023. As you begin to organize your financial affairs and prepare to file your taxes, you may wonder if your workers’ compensation payments count as taxable income. The short answer is no: workers’ compensation benefits are not…
Registered nurses are some of the most valuable employees in the healthcare profession. They take care of patients’ needs, administer medications, and perform a variety of other critical duties. Despite their importance, nurses put themselves in harm’s way every day due to workplace hazards. Nurses face several risks on the job. From belligerent patients to…
