There are many Georgia workers’ who pay child support. Some are ordered by the court and the payments are withheld directly from his or her pay. So, what happens if that worker gets injured on the job and receives

Each day Georgia workers’ commute to and from work with the reasonable expectation they will arrive unharmed. But what happens when the drive goes wrong and a worker is injured in a car crash? According to the State Board

Imagine one day, you go to work and tear your rotator cuff while performing your job duties. You follow all protocol and are seen by a doctor immediately, who determines that instead of surgery, less invasive treatments might be

Many work-related injuries can prevent you from performing your regular duties, but not leave you 100% disabled. In other words, you can still perform some duties just not at your regular capacity. This is when employers sometimes offer ‘light

Workplace violence is “violence or the threat of violence against other workers” and can manifest itself in a verbal threat, physical assault, or even an act of homicide. Job-related homicide is one of the leading causes of workplace deaths

Appealing to a higher court is one choice that employees have if they receive a denial of their workers’ compensation claim. In fact, there are often numerous appeals involved with a complicated case and it can be a laborious

Imagine you sustain an injury while on the job. You follow the proper procedures, report the incident, and file your workers’ compensation claim so you can receive the benefits for which you are entitled. Then suddenly, you hear from

According to the Economic Policy Institute,17% of the US workforce has irregular work schedules. What many people don’t realize, is that your health can be affected by the time of day you work. People that work a night shift

Workplace injuries happen for an assortment of reasons, such as hazardous working conditions, weak management, a lack of training, or improperly maintained equipment. Workers’ compensation in Georgia is there to take care of people injured on the job and

Workers’ compensation compensates employees injured while on the job. However, successfully claiming workers’ comp benefits can be complicated. There are many hurdles to overcome and it is a frustrating process that could end in a denial—particularly if there is