Chapter 175A — Creation

175A.01 Creation This section establishes the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals (WCCA) as an independent agency in the executive … 175A.02 Administrative Officers The governor designates one WCCA judge as the chief judge, who manages court administration, keeps court records, and … 175A.03 Political Nonparticipation Judges and all employees of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals are prohibited from using their position to … 175A.04 Office The Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals must maintain its main office in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area … 175A.05 Quorum A majority (three of five) judges constitutes a quorum of the WCCA. Most appeals are heard by a panel of three judges, … 175A.06 Sessions to Be Public All hearings of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals are open to the public. Sessions may be adjourned and … 175A.07 Powers The WCCA has authority to issue necessary legal processes, writs, and notices, and keeps records of its proceedings. The … 175A.08 Seal The Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals has an official seal bearing its name, used to authenticate its orders and … 175A.09 Travel Expenses WCCA judges and all court employees are reimbursed from the state treasury for actual and necessary travel expenses … 175A.10 Appeals and Reviews The appeal process set out in chapter 176 is the exclusive way to challenge workers' compensation decisions, unless an …