January 26, 2024
Nine expert tips that can lower your workers’ compensation costsEmployers have some control over workers’ compensation premiums. Here are our best tips for controlling your losses, and as a result, your premiums.
January 4, 2024
Why watching prescriptions closely is so importantSFM works hard to make sure injured workers’ medications are managed well, and as part of that effort, SFM partners with pharmacy benefits manager, myMatrixx.
June 12, 2023
Four things you need to do after an employee is injuredHelp prevent future workplace injuries, get the employee on the road to recovery and ensure a smooth claim process with these four post-injury tips.
April 26, 2023
Benefits of a strong return-to-work programBringing injured employees back to work as soon as their doctor allows it is not only the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing to do. A strong return-to-work program benefits your employees and your organization.
December 21, 2022
Retaliation claims: what they are and best practices to avoid themIf an employee feels they’ve been wrongfully targeted for exercising their protected right, they may in turn file a retaliation claim. Learn best practices to avoid them.
November 10, 2021
When is PTSD covered by workers’ compensation?For PTSD to be covered by workers’ compensation, it must meet the criteria as described in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and be diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist.
July 19, 2021
Claim adjusters’ best tips to avoid workers’ comp misstepsSFM’s claims representatives share their top tips for employers when dealing with workers’ compensation claims.
June 16, 2021
Avoid common mistakes when reporting work injuriesFast, accurate injury reporting can reduce frustration for everyone involved. Watch out for these common mistakes.
April 29, 2021
Subrogation: When third parties bear responsibility for work injuriesWhen one of your employees is injured in the course and scope of employment and a negligent third party bears some responsibility, we can sometimes recover a portion or all of the workers’ compensation claim costs from the responsible party through subrogation.
April 29, 2021
Work injuries 101: Reporting injuries and supporting workersOn-the-job injuries are unanticipated, urgent and unfortunate for everyone involved, but there are best practices you can follow to make a bad situation better for you and your injured employee.
