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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulates everything from chemicals in the workplace to equipment to the safety of employees. They have the difficult job of ensuring your workplace is safe and secure. To accomplish this, they conduct regular...
In a bid to change the landscape of workers' rights, Georgia recently introduced a new piece of legislation - House Bill 480. Signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp, this bill brings significant changes to the Workers' Compensation Benefits system in Georgia. HB 480,...
Car accidents can devastate you physically, emotionally and financially. Many people worry about the impact of a motor vehicle accident on their credit score. Fortunately, in most cases, a car accident alone will not directly impact your credit, but the indirect...
Qualified employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses receive workers' compensation benefits. These benefits serve as a vital source of income and repayment for individuals who cannot work due to their condition. If you receive workers' compensation, you...
Experiencing a workplace accident can be traumatic and life-changing, but the security of workers' compensation benefits can alleviate much of the fear and doubt you might feel if you sustain an injury. Car accidents can be particularly catastrophic, but it might not...
There is no easy answer to whether or not workers' compensation benefits are taxable. The simplest is that it depends on the type of benefits. Technically standard workers' compensation is not taxable on a federal or state level. What is workers' compensation?...
Large warehouses offer jobs to thousands of employees across multiple shifts. The high demand for low-priced products delivered within minimal time keeps these facilities busy. Unfortunately, not all warehouses put safety as the top priority, leading to a higher...
Workers' compensation laws exist to protect you if you sustain an injury on the job. Although it is against the law, it is unfortunately not uncommon for employers to retaliate against employees for filing workers' compensation claims. Termination and Georgia law It...
Workers' compensation is a failsafe for both employers and employees in case of a workplace-related injury or illness. The government-mandated insurance protects the former from lawsuits and the latter from excessive loss from medical bills and missed wages. However,...
In recent years, the rate of nonfatal injuries in the retail industry began to increase. It now surpasses injuries in the manufacturing industry and continues to rise. The number of workers' compensation claims and personal injury cases increases as well. Common ways...
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