Education
Plain-English guides for Minnesota workers' compensation issues, especially rehab, QRC disputes, deadlines, and common claim problems.
Can You Be Fired While on Workers' Comp in Minnesota?
Minnesota is an at-will employment state, but firing someone for filing a workers' comp claim is illegal retaliation. Here's what the law actually says and what you can do about it.
Updated 2026-02-27
How Long Does Workers' Comp Last in Minnesota?
Minnesota workers' comp benefits don't all have the same time limits. TTD has no fixed cap, PPD is a one-time payment, PTD can last to age 67 or 72, and medical benefits continue as long as they're reasonably needed. Here's the full breakdown.
Updated 2026-02-27
How Workers' Comp Is Calculated in Minnesota
Minnesota workers' comp benefits are calculated using specific statutory formulas. Learn how AWW, TTD, TPD, PPD, PTD, and death benefits are determined - with links to free calculators.
Updated 2026-02-27
Minnesota Workers' Comp for Pre-Existing Conditions
If you had a prior injury or degenerative condition before your work accident, you can still collect workers' comp in Minnesota. Learn how the Gillette doctrine, substantial contributing cause standard, and PPD apportionment work.
Updated 2026-02-27
Minnesota's Zero Estimated Exposure Workers' Comp Law (2026)
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota requires businesses with zero-exposure workers' comp policies to follow new attestation, notification, and QR code requirements. Here's what employers, contractors, and insurers need to know.
Updated 2026-02-27
Workers' Comp Denied in Minnesota: What To Do Next
Your workers' comp claim was denied. Here's what that actually means in Minnesota, why it happens, and the concrete steps you can take - from responding to a NOID to requesting a hearing.
Updated 2026-02-27
Can the Insurance Company Choose My QRC in Minnesota?
Picking a good QRC is essential for your work comp claim, don't get stuck with a bad one
Updated 2026-02-24
How to Change Your QRC in Minnesota (The 60‑Day Rule)
Minnesota law gives injured workers a short window to change QRCs without insurer approval. Learn when the 60 days starts, how to do it, and what to avoid.
Updated 2026-02-24
How to Read the R-2 and R-3 Rehab Forms (Minnesota Workers’ Comp)
The R-2 rehabilitation plan and R-3 plan amendment are not bills. Learn what the fields mean, what the cost estimates are, and what to do if you disagree.
Updated 2026-02-24
Is My QRC Working for the Insurance Company?
QRCs are supposed to help with return-to-work planning, but incentives and referrals can create conflicts. Learn practical red flags and what to do.
Updated 2026-02-24
Job Search Requirements in Minnesota Workers’ Comp (And How to Track It)
If you’re on wage-loss benefits, the insurer may demand a 'diligent job search.' Here’s what that means in practice, how to document it, and a free job-search log template.
Updated 2026-02-24
Minnesota rehab deadlines that matter (QRCs, R-forms, retraining)
A plain-English checklist of the Minnesota workers’ comp rehab deadlines that most often decide cases: the 15-day/60-day windows, R-form timelines, and retraining cutoffs.
Updated 2026-02-24
Minnesota Rehab Forms Explained (DSR, R-2, R-3, R-8, Rehab Request)
A plain-English guide to the most common Minnesota workers’ comp rehab forms-what they mean, what deadlines they trigger, and when to get help.
Updated 2026-02-24
Minnesota Workers’ Comp Rehab Process (Step-by-Step)
A plain-English guide to Minnesota vocational rehabilitation: the consult, the rehab plan (R-2), amendments (R-3), disputes, closure (R-8), and what deadlines actually matter.
Updated 2026-02-24
My QRC Won’t Call Me Back (What to Do Next)
If your QRC isn’t returning calls or emails, don’t just wait. Here’s how to document the problem, force clarity, and protect yourself in Minnesota workers’ comp rehab.
Updated 2026-02-24
R-8 Plan Closure in Minnesota Rehab (What It Means and What to Do)
Got an R-8 Notice of Rehabilitation Plan Closure? Learn why QRCs close files, what 'noncooperation' really means, and how to respond if closure is wrong.
Updated 2026-02-24
Rehab Disputes in Minnesota (Rehabilitation Request for Assistance, Conferences, Hearings)
What to do when you disagree with a rehab plan, QRC conduct, job-search demands, or plan closure. Includes an example of the Rehabilitation Request for Assistance form.
Updated 2026-02-24
Retraining in Minnesota Workers’ Comp (Plain-English Guide)
When retraining is on the table, how it’s evaluated, and why timing and rehab documentation matter. Includes the classic Poole factors and practical strategy tips.
Updated 2026-02-24
Vocational Rehabilitation Denied in Minnesota (What Now?)
If the insurer denies rehab/QRC services, don’t just accept it. Learn common denial reasons, what documents to request, and how disputes typically work.
Updated 2026-02-24
What Is a QRC in Minnesota Workers’ Comp?
A QRC (Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant) is the vocational rehab professional in Minnesota workers’ comp. Here’s what they do, what they don’t do, and why the forms matter.
Updated 2026-02-24
What Is TTD (Temporary Total Disability) in Minnesota Workers' Comp?
TTD is the weekly benefit you receive when a work injury keeps you from working at all. Here's how the rate is calculated and what the current minimums and maximums are.
Updated 2026-02-24
When to Talk to a Minnesota Workers’ Comp Lawyer About a QRC
A QRC problem is often a benefit problem in disguise. Here are the moments when a short attorney call can prevent big damage.
Updated 2026-02-24