In Minnesota, which form of employment cannot be exempt from Workers' Compensation coverage?

Part-time clerical employees cannot be exempt from Workers' Compensation coverage in Minnesota due to the nature of their employment relationship. Under Minnesota law, most employees are automatically covered by Workers' Compensation insurance, which includes those working part-time in various capacities.

This coverage is designed to protect employees who are injured on the job, ensuring that they receive benefits for medical expenses and lost wages. Unlike independent contractors, who often have more control over their work conditions and are not treated as employees, or volunteers, who typically do not receive compensation for their services, part-time clerical employees are considered part of the workforce and thus fall under the protections afforded by Workers' Compensation laws.

Seasonal workers might have specific circumstances where coverage could vary, depending on their employment status and duration of work, while independent contractors are generally outside the scope of traditional employee coverage. Volunteers, on the other hand, are not paid and usually do not qualify for compensation in the same way employees do.