Workers’ compensation is insurance your employer carries. The law requires your employer to pay the costs of this insurance and forbids passing it on to you. Some employers may decide to not carry the insurance, which is illegal in some situations. The Georgia State...

Whenever you go to work, you are at risk of suffering a workplace injury, regardless of your occupation. An injury you sustain at work can make it hard to go back to your job and even complete normal daily activities.  The workers' compensation system in Georgia...

Working from home may have its benefits, but just like any other workplace, certain conditions could arise and increase the likelihood of injury. Your employer does not control your work environment, however, they could end up liable for certain injuries you might...

Georgia workers like you deserve a safe place to do your job. This is why workplace rules and regulations are in place, too. Unfortunately, these regulations are not perfect and some things can fall through the cracks.  Such may be the case when it comes to fall...

The law entitles the overwhelming majority of Georgia workers to workers’ compensation benefits if they sustain on-the job injuries. The workers’ comp system is no-fault, meaning the employer’s insurer must pay benefits regardless of the circumstances surrounding the...

As a worker in Georgia, you have the right to a safe and healthy work environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversees the creation and enforcement of workplace safety and health standards. Employers must follow and comply with all OSHA...

No one wants to face a workers’ compensation dispute, but one way to avoid the stress of a pending court battle is to use mediation instead. In Georgia, the State Board of Workers’ Compensation encourages the mediation process as a means of empowering workers and...

Georgia is home to one of the largest trucking hubs in the United States. Hundreds of big rigs jockey for space with passenger vehicles on I-20 and I-85 daily. Due to the difference in size and weight between semis and cars, if you are in a collision with a commercial...

If you fall and break your wrist at work, it is often difficult for your employer to argue your workers’ compensation claim. However, subtle musculoskeletal conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome are trickier, especially since they usually do not appear right away. ...

The State Board of Workers' Compensation in Georgia oversees a number of programs related to workers' compensation issues. The agency provides education, publications and posters and conducts seminars and conferences on current topics. It also plays a role in...