Minnesota Workers Comp 2026
Max weekly benefit: $1,374, waiting period 3 days, replacement rate 67%.
Official Source
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workers-compensationLast verified: 2026-03-21
2026 update synced: max weekly cap 1374, minimum 173, waiting period 3 days.
Legal Readiness Snapshot
Operational target: report injury to employer in 24-72 hours; confirm statutory notice limits on state agency page.
Minnesota filing statutes vary by claim type and procedural posture. Use the official agency source before submission.
- First report of injury form (Minnesota agency format)
- Initial treating provider note with work-status restrictions
- Average weekly wage evidence (pay stubs or payroll summary)
- Incident narrative with date/time/location and witness data
- Employer/carrier claim number and correspondence log