Recreational marijuana is now legal in multiple states and will likely be legalized nationally soon. Which means that the percentage of impaired workers in the US workforce will rise, leading to more workplace injuries and accidents. In this two-part series, we will examine the impact
Most people understand that as a full-time employee for a company, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. But many workers in Georgia are employed either part time or seasonally. Which begs the question, what if you are a part-time worker and sustain an injury
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 workers’ compensation benefits? Obligation to Pay Whether or
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 of Workers’ Compensation Handbook, “any injury,
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 appropriate. You get a second opinion
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 duty’ work that is less demanding
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 and some 2 million workers’ become
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 and frustrating process. The system functions
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 a fellow co-worker that your manager
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 or rotating shift often have trouble