December 21, 2022
How to prevent safety hazards due to impairmentDrug and alcohol use and misuse are on the rise. As an employer you can establish or update your drug and alcohol program to prevent the safety risks of drug and alcohol use on the job. Learn how to prevent safety hazards due to drug and alcohol impairment.
November 29, 2022
What are employer liability limits?Employer liability coverage is rarely used in most states, and makes up a very small part of the workers' compensation insurance premium.
November 17, 2022
Health care worker and patient safetyEquipment designed to help health care workers lift and move patients safely doesn’t just benefit the workers. It can also improve patients’ quality of life.
September 8, 2022
Legal and safety considerations for hybrid workersIf you have employees who work both remotely and on-site, there are some important legal and workplace safety considerations to be aware of.
September 8, 2022
Bob Lund Scholarship invests in future insurance leadersSFM established a new scholarship program designed to identify and support future leaders and introduce them to rewarding careers in the insurance industry. The Bob Lund Scholarship is named for SFM’s former CEO, who is widely known for his service to the field of insurance and his continuing passion for making the world a better place.
June 9, 2022
Protect your workers from the threats of extreme heatPrevent heat-related illness among your employees with these tips and tools for working in extreme heat.
June 8, 2022
Workplace ergonomics: Tips to create a neutral postureRead our ergonomics in the workplace tips to learn how to adjust your work space to allow for neutral posture at work; both in and out of the office.
May 24, 2022
Work injuries among school employeesSFM conducted an in-depth study of school employees in Minnesota to learn which employees were most likely to be injured, and how. What they learned might surprise you.
April 18, 2022
Compensability of adverse COVID-19 vaccine reactionsU.S. employers have the right to encourage or require employees to vaccinate against COVID-19. This raises the question of compensability for adverse reactions from the COVID-19 vaccine, and related medical treatment and time lost from work. A key factor for workers’ compensation compensability is whether the vaccination was required by the employer.
February 7, 2022
Resumption of the presumption: Minnesota's COVID-19 presumption lawMinnesota’s workers’ compensation law has been temporarily amended to include a presumption of liability for certain workers with a positive COVID-19 laboratory test or clinical diagnosis of COVID-19 when a test is not available.
