The Employer/Insurer may place an injured employee “under surveillance”. In theory, the insurance company uses surveillance to determine the “true” extent and nature of the claimant’s personal activity as it relates to an alleged work injury. If done correctly, this type of evidence may be persuasive to the judge. This evidence must show that the [...]
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Bryan Ramos Teaches Workers’ Compensation at Clayton State University
On June 24, 2010 Bryan Ramos will be a guest lecturer at Clayton State University. He will be teaching a class on Georgia Workers’ Compensation at 7:00 pm. See the links below for the class material. This information will be available on our site indefinitely by searching “Clayton State”. Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1168′).each( function(e) [...]
City of Atlanta layoffs
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, dozens of Atlanta city workers, including Department of Corrections and airport Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1166′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
What if I am terminated because of my injury?
Many injured workers are terminated because of their work injuries. If this occurs, the law provides relief under the Workers’ Compensation Act. In these cases the employee may be entitled to TTD benefits to help replace his income while he continues his job search. There are certain deadlines to be followed Bookmark It Hide Sites [...]
Workplace injuries sustained by manufacturing employees
Injuries often occur in the manufacturing settings. In December 2009, the U.S. manufacturing market expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years. The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index rose to Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1108′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
What benefits am I entitled to if my employer reduces my work hours and pay because of my workers’ compensation injury?
When an employer reduces the injured employee’s hours or pay because of her workers’ compensation accident, the employer may be required to pay a portion of the difference between the average weekly wage before the accident and the average weekly wage after the accident. The difference in these wages would be taken at a 2/3 [...]
NCR Columbus Plant Opens on October 29, 2009
On October 29, the NCR Corporation opened its 350,000 sq. ft. ATM manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia. Approximately 870 jobs will be created at the new Columbus facility over the next three years. It has been reported Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1076′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
Update on the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation
There will soon be a few changes to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Carolyn Hall, the current chairperson of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, will be stepping down. It is widely suspected Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1068′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
How often can I see the workers’ compensation doctor?
When an injury on the job occurs, the Employer and their insurance carrier are responsible for furnishing medical treatment to the hurt employee. However, the Employer and insurance carrier will generally have a Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1042′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
What does “normal”, “full”, or “regular” duty really mean in my GA Workers’ Compensation claim?
In the world of workers’ compensation, the terms “normal duty”, “full duy”, or “regular duty” work release has a significant effect on a work comp claim. Essentially, the normal duty release allows the employer to unilaterally suspend income benefits. In some cases, this regular duty release may give Bookmark It Hide Sites $$(‘div.d1035′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });
