Nearly four years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States. The unprecedented event resulted in an alarmingly high number of cases—some mild, but others severe, long-lasting, and even fatal. Even after four years of this “new normal,” the workers’ compensation industry has yet to
While most of the world begins to return to pre-COVID normalcy, there are some people who are unable to move on from the realities of the last two years. There is undoubtedly much grief following the pandemic and its resulting death toll, but also a
This month marks a very sobering milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: the two-year anniversary of a nationwide shutdown to prevent the spread of the virus. This monumental event threw us all into a new way of life. Current common concepts such as essential workers, remote-work,
Employees around the country are thrilled by the fact that many employers are allowing them to go back into the workplace. Although working from home if possible is a nice luxury, there is nothing like being at your workplace with your coworkers. In order to
The development of the COVID-19 vaccine has been a game changer for thousands of companies and consumers in 2021. Improved sense of safety, reduced liability, and increased business are just a few examples of the impact the vaccine has had. With new updates about the
The COVID-19 vaccine is on the top of everyone’s mind nowadays. As the vaccine roll out in Georgia begins to gain momentum and an increasing number of individuals are eligible to receive the vaccination, the question now becomes how it will affect safety in the
Although many people are beginning to feel safer in regards to COVID-19, it is important to remain cautious in scenarios and situations in which covid could be a risk factor. Workplaces can tend to be a common setting for the spread of the virus simply
If you have been paying attention to COVID-19 news and legislation, you will have heard about the new bill passed by Governor Kemp titled “Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act”. This legislation is designed to protect healthcare facilities and businesses from any liability related to
Despite the fact life may be slowly returning to a state of normalcy, thousands of individuals are still contracting COVID-19 and falling ill to the virus. Although people are taking precautions such as staying at home when possible, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing, there
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