COVID-19 Frontline Worker Presumption Success

COVID-19 Worker’s Compensation claims are covered at a 96% rate for frontline workers as a result of the COVID-19 Frontline Worker Presumption law.

Minnpost.com revealed that according to the Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Roslyn Robertson reported that 96% of infected workers covered by the presumption law had their claims accepted.

The COVID-19 Frontline Worker Presumption law has helped to ensured that front line workers, particularly first responders, who were infected with COVID-19 in the workplace has been successful.

Certain workers are presumed to have contracted COVID-19 on the job due to the conditions and nature of the job.

Schmidt & Salita Law Team’s Mary Beth Boyce and Dean Salita were an integral part of the team that negotiated the language of the deal that passed.

At Schmidt & Salita Law Team we are proud to work on behalf of injured worker’s not just in the Courtroom but at a grassroots and legislative level. We also continue to represent individuals who have occupational exposure that results in COVID, cancer and other unfortunate illnesses.

Schmidt & Salita Law Team Diamond Sponsor of 2021 MnFore

Schmidt & Salita Law Team sponsored MnFORE, a golf tournament which raised money to benefit the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE), which assists firefighters in protecting their health, focusing on the areas that greatly affect those in the fire service: cardiac, cancer, and emotional trauma.

Attorneys Josh Laabs, Mary Beth Boyce, and Dean Salita had a wonderful time golfing and supporting firefighters across the State of Minnesota.