During this confusing time, it is important to stay in-the-know with how COVID-19 is impacting workers’ safety and rights. The Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group periodically releases updates on how specific industries and states are being impacted by
An occupational exposure or on-the-job injury claim covers workers who are exposed to diseases or infections through activities related to their job duties. Oftentimes, this applies to workers who come in contact with dangerous substances or chemicals that can
A workplace injury can truly be life-altering. Not only does it impact you financially, it can also cause emotional and physical hardships. Oftentimes, a work-related accident can result in the loss of the ability to work for an extended
A work injury can happen for a multitude of reasons such as hazardous working conditions, improperly maintained equipment or work environment, lack of proper training, or weak management, amongst other issues. With that being said, Workers’ Compensation in Georgia
What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment cases at the workplace are serious and unfortunately, relatively common. Although sexual harassment can mean different things depending on the context of the harassment, in the workplace it is defined as “unwelcome sexual
Many Georgian’s take on an additional job during the holidays for extra spending money. So, what happens if you, as a temporary worker, gets hurt while on the job? Are you covered by workers’ compensation like the rest of