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,
Slips, trips and falls are only a few of the most common accidents that can happen at the workplace. Many companies take strict precautions to prevent employee injuries, however, unfortunately not all accidents can be avoided. If you have suffered from a workplace injury, you
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
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
Surveillance in Workers’ Compensation Cases Although the majority of workers’ compensation claims arise as a result of a serious workplace injury, there are some instances in which fraudulent claims are made in order to unjustly receive benefits. Workers’ compensation carriers argue that it is their duty
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
According to the CDC, second hand smoke is dangerous and contains hundreds of toxic chemicals, 70 of which cause cancer. So what happens if you are a non-smoker and you become sick because of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke? Does workers’ compensation benefits cover this? Environmental