Despite the pandemic, the Georgia film and television industry is booming, having reopened in August 2020 after shutdowns. Georgia’s industry has a lot going for it, including tax incentives, diverse locations, convenient studios, manageable weather and a skilled...
When making a report after a workplace accident, it’s always important to be as specific as possible, detailing where, when and under what circumstances the incident occurred. Unsurprisingly, then, it’s also important to use precise language when describing the cause...
The Law Offices of Laura Lanzisera is very proud to announce that Super Lawyers has named our founding attorney, Laura Lanzisera, to its list of Georgia’s top attorneys! Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service owned by the Thomson Reuters company. Each year, the...
It’s tax season, and if you received workers’ comp benefits last year, you may be wondering if that money is taxable. In most cases, it’s not. Workers’ compensation benefits aren’t usually taxable at the federal or state level. The same holds true for workers’ comp...
While work has changed dramatically in the past year, workplace accidents are still a reality. Here are a few ways both employers and workers can reduce accidents in the year ahead: For employers: Create and build on a safety and health program Employers of the past...
Repetitive Strain Injuries and Working from Home As the number of new coronavirus cases per week continues to soar, many companies have extended work-from-home policies well into 2021. As a result, more employees continue to work from their dining room tables and...
Whether you work at a construction site, in a healthcare setting, or at an office, compensation lawyer Laura Lanzisera is here to help if you’ve been injured on the job. If you’ve been injured at work, you need expert representation from one of the best workers’...
What to Do If You’re Injured on the Job as an Undocumented Worker Laura Lanzisera recently had the opportunity to speak with Marshall Cohen, an Atlanta Immigration attorney at Antonini & Cohen. We discuss how undocumented workers can navigate their way...
What Happens to My Workers’ Compensation Benefits if My Employer Shuts Down? 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...
Can a Drug Test Impact My Workers’ Comp Claim? 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,...
