September 23, 2025
Update for Minnesota zero estimated exposure work comp policiesMinnesota’s 2025 legislative session resulted in a big change for small-business owners that provide building construction or improvement services.
September 16, 2025
SFM promotes Amanda Aponte to Executive Vice PresidentSFM has promoted Amanda Aponte to Executive Vice President, effective Sept. 8, 2025.
September 3, 2025
Minnesota Paid Leave law and work compEffective Jan. 1, 2026, a new Minnesota Paid Leave law goes into effect. See how it interacts with workers' compensation.
August 20, 2025
Understanding strain and sprain injuriesSarah Wahlberg, Senior Claims Representative at SFM, discussed the differences between the two maladies. While both are soft-tissue injuries, strains are an injury to a muscle or tendon; sprains are injuries or tears to ligaments.
August 20, 2025
Strain and sprain injury effects on work comp claimsHolly Hansen, Senior Claims Representative, outlined when to report a claim and why, what might cause claims costs to increase and what causes work-related strain and sprain injuries to linger.
August 20, 2025
Identifying ergonomic risk factors in the workplaceSara Cooper, Senior Loss Prevention Representative, examined how employers can make their jobsites safer and mitigate the potential for musculoskeletal disorders.
August 20, 2025
Implementing solutions for workplace strain and sprain risksEric Johnson, Loss Prevention Specialist, discussed minimizing ergonomic risk factors in the workplace.
August 20, 2025
Legal aspects to strain and sprain injuriesJohn Hollick, Chief Defense Counsel at SFM’s in-house law firm, outlined the legal issues that can arise from these injuries and their impact on workers’ compensation benefits.
August 20, 2025
School bus drivers can be safety heroesNational School Bus Safety Week brings awareness to the dangers for drivers, students and pedestrians.
August 15, 2025
Join us for the SFM Foundation’s fall fundraisersMark your calendars now to join us for the SFM Foundation’s fall 2025 events.
