Minnesota employers have certain requirements by which they must abide after an employee reports an injury. However, not all employers follow these rules as they should and unduly take advantage of their employees by failing to abide by the rules set in place. In this article, we are going to discuss the reporting requirements for all businesses in the state of Minnesota when it comes to work comp injuries and claims.
Employer Responsibilities
In Minnesota, employers are required to fill out and submit the First Report of Injury form (aka the FROI form), as quickly as possible after an incident. This report outlines basic information about the employer, employee, and the circumstances surrounding the injury. Employers are responsible for filling out and submitting this form (not employees), and they have 10 days from the date of disability to submit it to the insurance company.
Employee Responsibilities
As an employee, you also have responsibilities after an injury to ensure your claim moves forward. First and most importantly, you need to report your injury to your employer as soon as you can after it happens. If you fail to report your injury, your employer can’t initiate the work comp claim process. If you wait too long to report, you may weaken your case, or lose out on potential benefits.
If you have questions about your employer’s work comp reporting requirements, or if you believe your employer is not abiding by injury reporting protocol, contact us at 844-Hey-Workers as soon as possible. Hey Workers is a free work injury helpline for workers who sustain injuries on the job in Minnesota. When you call, we will connect you with lawyers and medical professionals in your area who can help you through all aspects of your work comp claim – including making sure your employer fulfills their obligations to you.
