Labor unions protect the rights of workers and affect change through the process of collective bargaining. Unions do a great job at fighting for fair wages, benefits and improved working conditions. They have also helped improve workers’ comp programs
People get unintentionally hurt at work all the time. These accidents are the reason that workers’ compensation exists. But what happens if an employer asks you to supply a urine sample for drug testing just following an accident? Can they legally
There are many hazards that restaurant workers have to deal with on a daily basis. And no matter what type of preventative measures the employer takes, accidents still happen. Whether it be a sliced finger, a burn on the
If you sustain a work-related injury and file a workers’ compensation claim, assume that you will be followed. Now, you many never actually have any surveillance put on you, but it’s better to be safe than to have videos
Agricultural work can be hazardous to your health. Research shows that approximately 100 workers each day succumb to an injury that causes them to miss work. These injuries come from a multitude of risks they face every day including, environmental
It’s no secret that the large percentage of Georgia’s workers’ comp claims end with a settlement. In fact, throughout the claim process there are often multiple occasions to settle. In Georgia, not only does the law encourage you to settle,
There is little doubt that artificial intelligence (AI), automation and technology in general will impact the workforce in every industry- including and perhaps especially the legal sector. AI is helping the legal profession by taking away tedious, arduous tasks
Despite the explosive growth of insurtech over the last several years, people still often don’t understand what it is or how it can affect workers’ compensation. Insurtech is the process of using new technology to create an outstanding customer
Workers’ compensation law is a system of state specific rules and regulations designed to pay the expenses for an employee who gets injured or becomes ill while on the job. The injured workers can then recover lost wages, have
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