Thankfully, Minnesota is not this bad yet. Yet.

It goes without saying: If you have occupational disease, talk to an attorney. And do it fast:

"How Workers’ Comp Is Rigged"

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/11/workers_comp_is_failing_to_pay_victims_of_occupational_disease_center_for.html?wpsrc=sh_all_dt_em_bot

- Jeff

A common refrain from injured employees is this: I’ve been injured at work, I’ve notified my employer, and I am treating with a doctor for my injury. My doctor has provided me light-duty work restrictions, but my employer refuses to honor those restrictions. What do I do?

My first response to this unfortunate query is usually: What is this employer thinking? My second response to the client is: Stand firm. You’ve been put in a tough spot through no fault of...