Suffering a serious injury at work can be life-changing, especially when it requires surgery or results in permanent disability. In Georgia, injured workers are protected under the Workers’ Compensation Act, which provides important benefits and legal rights. However, understanding those rights and making sure they’re
There’s no denying that working for yourself has its perks. Although being classified as self employed or an independent contractor can give you increased freedom and flexibility with your work, it could also potentially put you at risk if you don’t take the proper precautions.
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
Unfortunately, fraudulent activity is present in many different industries. From banking to business, fraud is a five letter word that most people are familiar with. What happens, though, when fraudulent activity impacts your safety in the workplace or your security that if you are injured,
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
Many people have found themselves working from home over the past several months. Telecommuting has given individuals the ability to continue many of their job responsibilities from the safety of their home. Although this offers many benefits to workers, a large area of concern surrounds
If you have been infected with COVID-19 and have had to take time off work as a result, you may be wondering when it is appropriate to return to work. Perhaps your employer gave you a period of time that is either longer or shorter
There are many important factors to consider when managing a business. Juggling the vast number of components that comprise a good business is no easy task and many employers forget that one of their most important assets is their employees. Without a strong human workforce,
Injuries in the workplace are not uncommon. Often times, they are simply the result of bad luck or being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If this is the case, then why would your employer ask you for a urine sample to run