Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Employer to Terminate Rehabilitation

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that an employer failed to establish the required legal basis for termination of an injured employee’s rehabilitation services and that its termination petition should not have been granted. Case: Halvorson v. B&F Fastener Supply, No. A16-0920, 09/20/2017, published. Facts: Julie Halvorson sustained an injury to her right elbow and knees while working for B&F Fastener Supply.  A compensation judge awarded her benefits, which included rehabilitation services. Halvorson eventually obtained part-time employment with another employer, which p...