In Minnesota, workers who are injured or become ill while performing their job duties are generally eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are designed to provide financial support to workers who are unable to work while recovering from their injury or illness. Regarding lost wages, workers can claim two main categories of benefits. Temporary…
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…
