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Changes to GA Workers’ Compensation Laws in 2019
On July 1st, 2019, a handful of major revisions were put into effect for the benefit of injured workers in the state of Georgia. The new laws, passed …
Returning To Work and the WC-240 Process During COVID-19
The emergence of the COVID-19 virus has impacted almost every aspect of our daily life, including the functioning of workers’ compensation …
Georgia Factory Workers Die in Tyson Chicken Plant From COVID-19
2 Tyson chicken factory workers die from COVID-19 in South Georgia, union says Source: AJC.com April 8,2020 Two individuals who worked …
World’s Largest Hotel Brand Will Not Pay Tens of Thousands of Employees for an Indefinite Period
Marriott reportedly set to furlough tens of thousands of employees without pay Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution March 18, …
Coronavirus, Infectious Disease and Workers’ Compensation in Georgia
In light of recent news, many questions are being asked about the coronavirus (COVID-19) right now. Some of these questions include: Can I get …
New Report Shows Which States Cover PTSD Under Workers’ Comp (& Which States Don’t)
A state-by-state breakdown of workers' compensation laws for PTSD and other "mental" injuries ATLANTA, Ga., January 28, 2020 — Which states offer …
College Students Describe How They Would Improve Workers’ Compensation in America
No system is perfect. While workers’ compensation is a vital financial lifeline for many injured workers and their families every year, the fact is …
Georgia Court of Appeals Reverses Decision After Reviewing Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Act
The Georgia Court of Appeals has reversed its decision on a 2015 parking lot shooting outside of a grocery store after reviewing the Georgia's …
