September 4, 2020
A legal perspective on injuries while working from homeIt can be challenging to determine whether an employee’s injury is considered work related, even in the typical work environment. Working from home can present unique workers’ compensation issues due to the inevitable mix of work-related and personal activities.
April 7, 2020
Retirement presumption can affect workers’ comp benefitsMost Minnesota workers retire at 67, but employers may have to continue permanent total disability benefits if an employee continues working past the expected age.
March 30, 2020
Information for employers: Injuries while working from homeWith more employees working from home due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, many policyholders have turned to SFM for answers on liability questions concerning the home office.
March 25, 2020
Cumulative injury coverage under workers' compensationSome work injuries don’t occur at a specific time, but rather they are the result of a degenerative process that takes place over months or years.
March 18, 2020
Even unpaid interns may be eligible for workers’ compIf your organization offers internships, be aware that even unpaid interns could be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
August 28, 2019
Are employees compensated when injured while violating company rules?Employers are can be frustrated to learn that employees injured while violating company safety rules can still receive workers’ compensation benefits in some cases.
June 25, 2019
Tips for a smooth premium auditRead our premium audit tips to make sure yours goes smoothly, and understand why your annual workers' compensation premium audit is so important.
May 29, 2019
Are employee injuries at parties and wellness events eligible for workers' comp benefits?Typically, an injury sustained in an activity that is truly voluntary is not compensable. But if the employee is encouraged or required to participate, or the company benefits from the participation in some way, it could be.
May 9, 2019
Workers' compensation and home office telecommutingEmployees who are injured while taking a short break from work can be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. What happens when the injury occurs while the employee is working from home?
April 24, 2019
Workers’ comp exemptions for MN small business owners and familiesMinnesota law allows employers to exclude certain types of employees from coverage, such as small business owners and their close relatives.
