Are Undocumented Workers Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

If a worker is injured on the job, they should be treated equally and receive the same aid from workers’ compensation benefits. In Florida, there have been undocumented workers who did not receive workers’ comp, and even some have been arrested for being undocumented (even

Independent Contractors and Workers’ Compensation

Did you know that in the state of Georgia, independent contractors (freelancers, consultants, etc.) are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits? Over the past few years, there has been a surge in employers outsourcing to independent contractors which gives them the benefit of not having

Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Immigration Reform

Georgia’s labor force is full of undocumented workers. They pay taxes, are business owners, and are central to the success of the community. Immigration reform is a huge concern in the nation right now, so it is vital there is a clear understanding of workers’

Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law and the Independent Contractor.

Independent contractors, freelancers, consultants--whatever name you attach to this category of worker—in the state of Georgia are not eligible for workers' compensation benefits. As the economy continues to shift, we are seeing increasing numbers of employers who outsource work to independent contractors and reap the

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