Minnesota § 176.442 - APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF COMMISSIONER
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 176.442 — APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF COMMISSIONER, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176.442. APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF COMMISSIONER
Except for a commissioner's decision which may be heard de novo in another proceeding including but not limited to a decision from an administrative conference under section 176.102, 176.103, 176.106, 176.239, or a summary decision under section 176.305, any decision or determination of the commissioner affecting a right, privilege, benefit, or duty which is imposed or conferred under this chapter is subject to review by the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. A person aggrieved by the determination may appeal to the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals by filing a notice of appeal with the commissioner in the same manner and within the same time as if the appeal were from an order or decision of a compensation judge to the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals.
History:
1973 c 388 s 119; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1975 c 359 s 23; 1976 c 134 s 78; 1983 c 290 s 154; 1984 c 432 art 2 s 47; 1987 c 332 s 94; 1987 c 384 art 3 s 3
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 176.442
What does Minnesota Statutes § 176.442 cover?
Section 176.442 ("APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF COMMISSIONER") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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