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If you suffer injuries on the job, you might become eligible for temporary disability payments. Like most working adults, you have financial obligations, so you may worry about the final amount. Unfortunately, there is no one response that suits everyone. How much you receive depends on how much money you earn, on average, in…

If an accident occurs while you are at work that leaves you injured and unable to work for any period of time, you will want to understand what type of help you may receive. This help may include medical care as well as financial assistance to replace the wages you may lose when you…

Workers’ compensation is an insurance policy your employer carries. In some states, not all employers must carry this insurance, but that is not the rule in every state as each state manages its own system.  According to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the law in this state says every employer must…

You put your life on the line all the time when you make your living in firefighting, but some of the work-related hazards you face are not immediately apparent. While working in burning buildings and other dangerous environments presents obvious dangers, you also run the risk of developing work-related cancer following prolonged exposure to…

If you have a work-related injury or illness, you know you should file for workers’ compensation. However, you may not know what benefits you can receive. Or, you may be fearful that your employer could dispute your claim.  Your first step is notifying your employer about your accident or injury. Next, see a medical…

Recently, you injured yourself at work, but, thankfully, your employer carries workers’ compensation. That said, you have to take care of both your mental health and your physical health to make a full recovery and return to work as soon as possible.  SFM offers insights on how you can avoid the risk of depression that…