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Work comp: COMPACT newsletter

COMPACT is a quarterly publication for workers' compensation professionals. Published by the Department of Labor and Industry's Workers' Compensation Division, this newsletter provides the most recent news and case information in the field of workers' compensation. Visit the archive for past editions.

December 2025

Contents

Law changes, department updates

  • Notable retirements:  Karen Kask-Meinke, Brian Zaidman

  • ADR welcomes workers' compensation mediator Jim Nethercut

  • RDA welcomes Kristin Osiecki as senior research analyst

  • New requirements for zero estimated exposure and wrap-up policies effective Jan. 1

  • We need you:  Workers' compensation board, panel seek new members

Tips, reminders

  • Ask the ADR and Work Comp Campus pro

  • Who is who? Reviewing some key Work Comp Campus terms

  • DLI's Business Technology Office presents at IAIABC convention

  • Updated minimum wage, Paid Leave posters available

  • Translated webpages, materials, Language Line available via DLI website

  • Workers' compensation, Campus assistance available by phone, email

Data reports

  • CompFact:  Environmental heat-related claims increase in Minnesota workers' compensation

  • Updated PTSD claims statistics

  • Subscribe to DLI's email newsletters

  • WCRI report compares Minnesota medical payments, utilization with 17 other states

Events, training

  • Registration is open for QRC intern, vendor, supervisor orientation

  • Register today:  Minnesota CLE Workers' Comp Institute, April 28 and 29

  • Workers' compensation events calendar

  • Training:  OSHA recordkeeping basics offered online in January

Court decisions

  • Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals decisions

  • Minnesota Supreme Court decisions

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