Workers' Compensation Blog

Jan. 30, 2026 | All workers' compensation

The Department of Labor and Industry’s Compliance, Records and Training unit shares average weekly wage calculation guidance. This is a high-level review and is not meant to cover all situations and types of employment. For most employment situations, the calculation of average weekly wage is detailed in Minn. Stat. § 176.011, subd. 18.  

Jan, 30, 2026 | All workers' compensation

The Department of Labor and Industry has noticed an increase in the number of permanent partial disability (PPD) benefit payments that have been calculated from outdated multiplier tables. PPD benefits must be calculated using the multiplier table that was in effect on the date of injury.

Jan. 30, 2026 | All workers' compensation

In partnership with the Court of Administrative Hearings, the Department of Labor and Industry will now respond directly to all “No WID online” requests submitted to the “No WID online” email address.

Dec. 11, 2025 | All workers' compensation

The in-person orientation and training is for qualified rehabilitation consultant (QRC) interns, QRC intern supervisors, newly registered job-placement vendors, rehabilitation providers re-entering the field, registered rehabilitation providers interested in refreshing their skills and rehabilitation administrative staff members who would like to learn more about the rehabilitation process.

Dec. 11, 2025 | All workers' compensation

Meet Sarah Monson, user experience (UX) researcher for the Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI’s) Business Technology Office and the person behind UX research for the DLI workers’ compensation technology products.

Dec. 11, 2025 | All workers' compensation

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Oct. 30, 2025 | All workers' compensation

To help vocational rehabilitation providers better understand their options when facing an unpaid bill, the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has developed a short, informative, educational video. This resource outlines several key pathways for addressing billing concerns.

Oct. 30, 2025 | QRCs and rehabilitation vendors

To help ease issues and simplify the process for qualified rehabilitation consultant and rehabilitation vendor registration and renewal, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry would like to share some valuable reminders.

Oct. 30, 2025 | All workers' compensation

This session will provide practical guidance about navigating the Minnesota workers' compensation system, including medical billing rules, communicating with claims adjusters and using the Workers' Compensation Division's dispute-resolution services.

Sep. 30, 2025 | All Workers' Compensation

The September 2025 edition of COMPACT, the newsletter for workers' compensation professionals, is available online now.