Minnesota Workers' Compensation Laws

For occupational diseases (like mesothelioma or repetitive stress), the limitation period runs from when the employee knew or should have known the disability was related to employment.

Report the injury to your employer within 180 days. Written notice is recommended.

If benefits are denied or disputed, file a Claim Petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Workers' Compensation Division.

Nearly all Minnesota employers must carry workers' compensation insurance. Exceptions include some sole proprietors, certain family farm workers, and a few other narrow categories.

Temporary total disability benefits pay two-thirds of your pre-injury gross weekly wage, subject to a maximum set annually by the state.

Injured workers in Minnesota have the right to choose their own treating physician. The employer's insurer must pay for reasonable and necessary treatment.

If you cannot return to your previous job, Minnesota provides vocational rehabilitation services including job retraining, education, and job placement assistance.

Employers cannot discharge or discriminate against an employee for filing or intending to file a workers' compensation claim.