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News from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry


August 2025

DLI releases report on PTSD claims in Minnesota's workers’ compensation system

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In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature directed the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) to conduct a study on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims in the workers’ compensation system and issue a report with its findings and recommendations by Aug. 1, 2025.

DLI partnered with the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety at the University of Minnesota to complete the PTSD study and prepare the report.

The report, "Evaluating PTSD claims in Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system: Findings and recommendations," provides a comprehensive examination and analysis of PTSD claims in the system.

Webinar:  Workplace Rights Week

  1. Workplace Rights Week: Employment protections in Minnesota
    • Sept. 23, from 3-4 p.m. 
    • Join this one-hour webinar featuring state and municipal agencies discussing employment protections in Minnesota. 
    • Register for the webinar.
  2. Seminario web de la Semana de los Derechos Laborales

New edition of Safety Lines newsletter available

The July edition of Safety Lines, the quarterly newsletter from Minnesota OSHA, was published July 18. This newsletter promotes occupational safety and health and informs readers of the purpose, plans and progress of Minnesota OSHA. Subscribe today!


Attend a Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline 101 webinar

Learn about the basics of employment-based training at a Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline 101 Webinar. Attendees will hear about resources to support on-the-job training and partnerships with education providers. Learn more and register for a webinar.


New edition of the Apprenticeship Works newsletter available

A new edition of the Apprenticeship Works newsletter about registered apprenticeship in Minnesota was recently sent to subscribers. Catch-up on new about apprentices, program sponsors and resources to start a program at your business.


MNOSHA fatality, serious-injury investigation summaries online

Each month, Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance publishes current, updated summaries of its fatality investigations and serious-injury investigations.

For the federal-fiscal-year that began Oct. 1, 2024, MNOSHA has investigated 15 fatalities through July 29.

The information provided about each investigation is:  the inspection number, date of incident and worksite city; the type of business and number of employees; a description of the event; and the outcome of the MNOSHA Compliance investigation.


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