Because of the pandemic, many businesses are now struggling to keep going—to maintain payroll, pay rent or keep inventory on hand. Even under ordinary circumstances, it’s a fact of life that not every business makes it. But when you’re receiving workers’ compensation, it can feel extra worrisome if your employer shuts down. What happens to […]
A failed drug test can derail a workers’ comp claim, but it doesn’t have to. By understanding your rights and your options, you have a better chance of avoiding having your claim denied. After an on-the-job injury, employers have the right to request a drug and alcohol screening from the injured employee. Under Georgia law, […]
For folks who’ve lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Home Depot’s August announcement that it would soon add three new Georgia distribution centers may feel welcome. Amazon, too, announced several new Georgia locations this year, including fulfillment centers in Stone Mountain, Newnan and Appling. But warehouse work comes with risks, and for new employees, those starting […]
During a typical Atlanta summer, you’d expect construction projects on every other corner, cranes dotting the skyline and closed roads rerouting you on gridlocked detours. While this summer may be far from typical, construction projects are, for the most part, still moving ahead. Homes, roads and even retail spaces are in the works across the […]
While nurses are now facing more risks than ever as they work to provide care during the pandemic, nursing has always been a profession with some dangers. According to OSHA, the healthcare and social assistance industries have some of the highest rates of work-related injuries and illnesses—more, in fact, than any other private industry sector. So […]
Workers’ compensation can be a complicated subject, and it’s not always easy to navigate when you’re recovering from your injuries and trying to keep your life moving. Here are some of the questions we hear most regarding workers’ compensation cases in Georgia. I was injured on the job. How long do I have to report […]
While it may be more limited these days, travel is a part of many people’s regular work routine. And, as we all know, travel comes with its own risks. If you have been injured in a car accident that is connected to your job, you may be wondering whether the accident would be covered by […]
While many folks are still working from home, others are going back to offices, businesses or shops again for the first time in months. Other employees may never have stopped working outside the home in the first place. Either way, if you’re heading back in or you’re new to a job, it’s a good idea […]
While many businesses are now beginning to open, or to plan openings for later this summer, much of the construction industry never really closed down at all. In Atlanta and throughout much of the country, construction workers were classed among essential workers, allowing projects to continue even when widespread stay-at-home orders were in place. But […]
As some businesses begin to reopen, or to again have workers in public-facing positions, many employees are facing challenging decisions. Other workers in front-line professions, like medical staff, grocery store employees, postal employees, delivery truck drivers and emergency responders, have faced these challenges from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. How do you balance your risk of […]
Georgia is among the top three states with the highest unemployment numbers: nearly 1.6 million filings, or 30 percent of the state’s workforce. Those are challenging numbers, especially with many industries only now facing the full force of COVID-19-related closings and lack of demand. If you’ve recently lost your job, you may be wondering what’s next. Much […]
Now, more than ever, front-line healthcare workers and first responders are stepping up to save lives, protect the community and risk their own health in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some will invariably become ill. There’s even early evidence that they’re experiencing stronger symptoms and higher rates of mortality than the general population—perhaps due to the […]