Workers’ compensation retaliation is an unlawful practice where employers punish employees who have exercised their right to file a workers’ compensation claim following a workplace injury. This punishment can come in many forms, from unfair dismissal and demotion to less apparent practices such as workplace ostracism or negative alterations in job duties. If you are…
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a crucial law that safeguards the rights of employees who are enrolled in employer-sponsored retirement, health, and welfare plans. Enacted in 1974, this federal statute provides a standard set of guidelines that employers must follow to ensure that their employees receive the benefits they are entitled to….
Workplace accidents happen every year in Minnesota. Some of these incidents result in serious injuries. Others lead to unexpected fatalities, leaving employees’ families in serious pain, distress, and, oftentimes, financial hardship. When these devastating events occur, many families do not realize that they may be eligible for financial compensation. Under Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system, eligible…
