2005 Minnesota Statutes - 182.6545 — Rights of next of kin upon death.

     182.6545 Rights of next of kin upon death. 


    In the case of a death of an employee, the department shall 
 make reasonable efforts to locate the employee's next of kin and 
 shall mail to them copies of the following: 


    (1) citations and notification of penalty; 


    (2) notices of hearings; 


    (3) complaints and answers; 


    (4) settlement agreements; 


    (5) orders and decisions; and 


    (6) notices of appeals. 


    In addition, the next of kin shall have the right to 
 request a consultation with the department regarding citations 
 and notification of penalties issued as a result of the 
 investigation of the employee's death.  For the purposes of this 
 section, "next of kin" refers to the nearest proper relative as 
 that term is defined by section 253B.03, subdivision 6, 
 paragraph (c). 


    HIST: 2000 c 488 art 2 s 11