Minnesota workers' compensation pure premium "rates" for 2009 are up 1.7 percent, the first time that pure premiums have increased since 2003 and only the third time since 1994.
More than 93 percent of policyholders renewed their SFM coverage through July '08, continuing SFM's exceptionally strong policyholder retention.
Independent contractors working in the Minnesota commercial or residential construction trade will need
to obtain Independent Contractor Exemption Certificates beginning Jan. 1.
57 percent of the applications submitted by agents to SFM have been submitted through SAM since the new system launched. Total number of applications submitted to SFM by all methods is up about 23 percent.
SFM representatives plan to participate on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's newly formed safety committee. The chamber is looking for additional members to participate.
Using criminal background information in employment decisions
What is a "consequential injury" under Minnesota workers' compensation law?
Importance of timely and thorough investigation: Recent case illustration
Preventing needless work disability: Invest in system and infrastructure improvements
FMLA leave may run concurrently with workers' compensation leave
Concept of substantial contributing cause and compensable injuries
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Labor Day--SFM offices closed "Responding to work injuries" seminar, Bloomington, Minn. "Early return-to-work: Why it matters. How it works." seminar, Bloomington, Minn. |
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