Minnesota § 176.121 - COMMENCEMENT OF COMPENSATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 176.121 — COMMENCEMENT OF COMPENSATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176.121. COMMENCEMENT OF COMPENSATION
In cases of temporary total or temporary partial disability no compensation is allowed for the three calendar days after the disability commenced, except as provided by section 176.135, nor in any case unless the employer has actual knowledge of the injury or is notified thereof within the period specified in section 176.141. If the disability continues for ten calendar days or longer, the compensation is computed from the commencement of the disability. Disability is deemed to commence on the first calendar day or fraction of a calendar day that the employee is unable to work.
History:
1953 c 755 s 12; 1969 c 936 s 13; 1983 c 290 s 92
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 176.121
What does Minnesota Statutes § 176.121 cover?
Section 176.121 ("COMMENCEMENT OF COMPENSATION") 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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