Posted on March 14, 2022 in
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Every year, construction accounts for more deaths than any other industry in the country. As a construction site manager, employer or worker, you have the power to improve the safety of your workplace. Use these five safety tips at your next construction...
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Posted on March 7, 2022 in
Work environments should be safe and productive places for workers to do their jobs. Unfortunately, not all employers maintain safe workplaces. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, thousands of workers suffer serious injuries and lose their lives in workplace accidents every year. There were 2.7 million injury and illness cases reported by employers...
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Posted on February 14, 2022 in
In Georgia, the workers’ compensation system offers financial benefits to injured workers without requiring them to prove negligence. This system makes it easier for covered employees to receive the compensation that they need to pay for medical bills and lost wages. The workers’ comp program covers most injuries, illnesses and medical conditions suffered within...
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Posted on February 7, 2022 in
A successful workers’ compensation case in Georgia does not require you to prove fault for your injury. Instead, it is enough to show that you were performing work-related tasks and suffered an injury or illness as a result. What many workers do not realize, however, is that certain things can still hurt a workers’...
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Posted on January 10, 2022 in
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people working from home has dramatically increased. This has led to questions about the laws protecting remote workers in Georgia. Many workers wonder if the same laws apply to them when they are working from home as when they are in the office. If...
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