OAH-WC is now using a Certificate of Readiness to determine when cases are ready to be set. The forms are available on the Certificate of Readiness Page and the Workers Comp Forms Page. Where all the parties are in agreement that the case should be set for hearing, please check that option and do not file any additional forms for the other parties. Where the parties are not in agreement, the employee's counsel may still file the Certificate of Readiness but another party may may object. There is a form for that purpose.
The goal of the Certificate of Readiness process is to set the matter on for hearing within 3 months of the filing of the Certificate of Readiness, where all parties agree that the case is ready for hearing.
Get your Frequently Asked Questions about the Workers Compensation process answered here. Links are provided to specific resources provided by the Department of Labor and Industry.
The Introduction to Work Comp Proceedings takes the mystery out of the Workers Compensation application, settlement, and hearing process.
From the locations of the Settlement and Hearing Divisions, to an overview of the litigation process, the Introduction provides the
information you need to know.
A Guide is available describing the process in Worker's Compensation proceedings.
A Subpoena PowerPoint Presentation is available (through your browser) describing how to use, obtain, and serve subpoenas in Workers the process in Worker's Compensation proceedings.
Stipulation Status Conference FAQs (frequently asked questions) are answered.
If you are appearing without an attorney, this Q and A sheet may help answer your questions.
If you are appearing without an attorney, be sure to check over this Hearing Prep Sheet to assist you at the hearing.
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 176 govern Work Comp proceedings.
Minnesota Rules Chapter 1415 and 1420 govern Work Comp litigation procedures.
Appeals to the Workers Compensation Court of Appeals are governed by Minnesota Rules Chapter 9800.
If you need to contact Workers Comp staff, you can find telephone numbers and some email addresses on the Comp Contact Info list.
Last Updated - July 12, 2010