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?...
Workplace Accidents
Why are warehouse workers injured so often?
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...
Is retail work more dangerous than factory work?
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...
What are the top 5 threats to delivery workers?
Delivery workers, including those who work for UPS, Fedex and Amazon, face risks on a daily basis that people on other career paths may not have to deal with. Here are five of the most common threats to delivery drivers: 1. Repetitive strain injuries Repetitive...
What are the top 3 causes of work injuries?
Workplace illnesses and injuries can severely impact an individual’s financial situation. In addition to labor hours lost spent receiving treatment or trying to recover, medical expenses to address the injury can also be difficult to manage. Though no one is exempt...
What is the difference between a catastrophic and non-catastrophic work injury?
A workplace injury can impact your daily routine and finances. However, an injury can also have a catastrophic effect on your life and that of your family. Understanding what constitutes a catastrophic and a non-catastrophic injury at your Georgia workplace can ensure...
Can I choose my own doctor after a work injury?
If you have a work-related injury, it may be the kind that grows over time due to your occupation, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Other injuries require immediate medical attention. In any case, there are workers’ compensation rules that you and your employer must...
3 most common workplace injuries in the restaurant industry
Restaurant owners and managers have the same responsibility that other employers do to provide a safe working environment for their employees. This can be difficult because restaurants, particularly the kitchens, can subject workers to high-pressure and high-heat...
Critical workplace injuries suffered by man who fell into trench
Workers in all industries and all states, including in Georgia, rely on their employers to provide work environments that are free of known hazards and to comply with prescribed safety regulations. While many employers prioritize worker safety, unanticipated workplace...
Explosion: Fatal Georgia workplace accident kills 1, injures 5
A Georgia family is grieving the loss of a loved one while authorities are investigating an explosion that occurred early in the morning of a recent Sunday. The workplace accident that claimed this man's life happened at a grain mill in Rockmart at a facility at which...
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