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.
The updated Intervenor Master List is now available. Need to contact an intervenor? This list will assist you in knowing where to send a Notice of the Right to Intervene in a workers' compensation dispute, and how to contact the intervening party to resolve the dispute. For joining or updating the master list, use the Contact Sheet [Word format].
The Forms page has been updated to include a variety of forms for simplifying dismissal of parties or pleadings. An intervenor dismissal form is included on that page.
Assistant Chief ALJ Johnson has issued a standing order and a memorandum on IME Extension and Medical Testimony Orders and Notices of Intervention Status. OAH has changed its process and no longer sends out a Notice of Intervention Status after a Motion to Intervene is filed.
The January 27, 2006 Memo from the OAH Asst. Chief Judge and the DLI Asst. Commissioner solicits information from intervenors to create a master list. This list will allow parties quick access to the right person to resolve intervenor claims in Workers Comp cases. If you wish to be on the master list, fill out this Contact Sheet [Word format].
Intervenor Questions and Answers addresses the why, when, what, and how of intervening in Workers Comp cases.
Visit the Forms Page for the latest updates in forms for Workers Comp practice.
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.
Assistant Chief ALJ Johnson has set out some points of emphasis for the use of e-mail, particularly in the screening done for
Settlement Conferences. The specifics on using e-mail for Work Comp matters are set out in the E-mail in Work Comp Proceedings memo from Judge Johnson.
Stipulation Status Conference FAQs (frequently asked questions) are answered.
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