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When injured workers receiving permanent total disability (PTD) benefits advance to retirement age, the impact on their benefits differs by state. For example, in Wisconsin and South Dakota, PTD benefits are owed for life. In Iowa and Nebraska, PTD benefi

School bus drivers play an important safety role as they go about their jobs. National School Bus Safety Week brings awareness to the dangers for drivers, students and pedestrians. It's everyone's responsibility to stay safe around school buses. School bu

Most states have laws prohibiting retaliation against an employee for filing a work comp claim. If an employee feels they've been wrongfully targeted for exercising their protected right, they may in turn file a retaliation claim. Some examples of workpla

As summer winds down, school safety should be top of mind. Schools face unique safety challenges relative to other types of organizations, which is why SFM has a wealth of tailored resources available. View our School safety resources page for more, plus

Employees in a variety of occupations can find themselves in situations in which they may be exposed to violence at work. De-escalation tactics defuse volatile situations so they don't reach the point of violence. And these situations are on the rise. Wor

SFM recently rolled out two new claim packets to help employers and employees navigate the claim process. While SFM already had a claim packet available, these new resources are tailored to specific audiences. The packets are available here: Employer clai

Venmo, PayPal, Zelle and similar payment platforms have become a common part of doing business. But for employers paying workers outside of a traditional payroll process, it can create significant challenges during a workers' compensation audit and potent

Especially for people who work outdoors, the warmer months bring a host of potential hazards, including heat-related issues, slips and falls, severe weather and more. Humid conditions, weather hazards, air quality and more can make work more dangerous. Sh

Your safety committee can be a powerful tool for injury prevention. A group of dedicated employees from throughout your company focused on making your workplace safer can make a real difference. Whether you have a safety committee already or are thinking

After more than 40 years with the company, SFM President and CEO Terry Miller will retire at the beginning of 2027. SFM President and CEO Terry Miller Miller, one of SFM's original employees, has shepherded the company's growth, helped lead the expansion