November 10, 2021
MN Supreme Court rules on medical cannabis in work compRecent MN Supreme Court decisions create a new bright-line rule about the compensability of medical marijuana in workers’ compensation claims.
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.
September 15, 2021
Prepare to prevent winter slips and fallsWinter slips and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries. As an employer, there’s a great deal you can do to prevent these injuries at your workplace.
September 13, 2021
Artificial intelligence-powered tool helps prevent pain and strainA new artificial intelligence-powered tool helps loss prevention representatives quickly identify any high-risk body positions during a job task.
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.
May 5, 2021
Top blog posts of all timeSFM's most viewed blog posts cover important safety and workers' compensation claims topics.
April 29, 2021
Increasing blue light exposure has a dark sideRelatively short exposure to blue light can temporarily stimulate the brain and improve mood. Prolonged exposure, however, is likely to damage retinal cells over time.
April 29, 2021
Tips to cut down on virtual meeting fatigueA recent study by global staffing firm Robert Half indicates that workers may be suffering from video call fatigue. Among the 1,000 people surveyed, 76% said they participate in virtual meetings and that they spend about one-third of their workday in front of a camera.
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.
