As the holiday season approaches, Georgia’s workforce expands with seasonal employees and delivery drivers striving to meet increased consumer demand. While essential to holiday operations, these workers face unique safety challenges, including longer work hours, more traffic on the roads, and various hazards that require
As the gig economy continues to expand, with 86% of companies planning to utilize independent contractors in the coming year, it's crucial to understand your rights regarding workplace injuries. If you're working as a contractor, freelancer, or consultant in Georgia, you might be surprised to
Hispanic Heritage Month: Protecting Our Latino Workers Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th and honors the immense contributions of the Latino community to the cultural, social and economic fabric of the United States. Latinos represent a significant portion of the US
Feeling tired at work isn’t just a problem for performance quality, but also a major hazard for worker health and safety. The dangers of drowsiness in the workplace go beyond yawning behind a computer and forgetting to send an email. In industries most associated with
If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, you may be wondering what your options are now. Your employer could have denied your claim for a handful of different reasons, however, it is important to know that not all hope is lost. To set your
Out of all the ways to get from place A to B in today’s world, Uber and Lyft are amongst the most popular. Although these ride sharing platforms have brought huge benefits to the ease and affordability of transportation, they are accompanied by the increased
Our world is full of many “new norms” as we continue to combat the spread of COVID-19. One of these norms is the rapid increase in liability waivers nearly everywhere you go. Whether you’re heading to your neighborhood pool, local gym, or even workplace, you’ve
The summer months can include a wide array of fun activities including beach trips and pool parties with friends and family. Although there is lots of fun to be had in the sun, heat can pose a serious threat to your health, especially if you
Employees often know how workers’ compensation covers an injury if it is incurred on the premise of their job site, however, the concept of coverage relating to traveling in the course of employment is generally misunderstood. If you are required to drive in order to
Volunteers have always been an essential part of our community and economy. Now more than ever, we rely on individuals donating their time to help hospitals, shelters, small businesses and more stay afloat. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of volunteers, especially in the healthcare