Recreational marijuana is now legal in multiple states and will likely be legalized nationally soon. Which means that the percentage of impaired workers in the US workforce will rise, leading to more workplace injuries and accidents. In this two-part

Most people understand that as a full-time employee for a company, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. But many workers in Georgia are employed either part time or seasonally. Which begs the question, what if you are a

There are many Georgia workers’ who pay child support. Some are ordered by the court and the payments are withheld directly from his or her pay. So, what happens if that worker gets injured on the job and receives

Each day Georgia workers’ commute to and from work with the reasonable expectation they will arrive unharmed. But what happens when the drive goes wrong and a worker is injured in a car crash? According to the State Board

Many work-related injuries can prevent you from performing your regular duties, but not leave you 100% disabled. In other words, you can still perform some duties just not at your regular capacity. This is when employers sometimes offer ‘light

Workplace violence is “violence or the threat of violence against other workers” and can manifest itself in a verbal threat, physical assault, or even an act of homicide. Job-related homicide is one of the leading causes of workplace deaths

Appealing to a higher court is one choice that employees have if they receive a denial of their workers’ compensation claim. In fact, there are often numerous appeals involved with a complicated case and it can be a laborious

As the U.S. workforce continues to age, this will affect how workers’ compensation claims are handled. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that over the next five years, the percentage of people over the age of 45 in the

People barely blink anymore when the news reports there has been a data breach. We become desensitized after hearing the same thing repeatedly —who the breach affected, how much damage is caused, and of course what is being done

Work related injuries can bring about extensive collateral damage. The feelings that come with having physical pain, financial stress, loss of income, and a potential life-long disability can be overwhelming and leave an individual feeling isolated and alone. Injured