Working in the garbage industry is more dangerous than you might think. In any physically demanding job, there's a chance of injury. But a refuse worker's chance of injury--and even death--on the job is surprisingly high. In today's post, we examine some of the key...
Georgia Workers’ Compensation
What makes someone an independent contractor in a work injury?
As we discussed in a previous post, independent contractors are typically exempt from workers' compensation. However, sometimes employers try to misclassify their employees as independent contractors in order to avoid paying for their workers' compensation premiums.A...
Is everyone covered by workers’ compensation?
We've dedicated many previous posts to discussing Georgia workers' right to workers' compensation benefits. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance designed to support workers and their families in the event of on-the-job accidents or negligence that incapacitate...
Can a temporary worker sue their place of work?
Many companies use workers' compensation as a way of shielding themselves from litigation if one of their employees is injured or killed on the job. Instead, employees who suffer injury can file a workers' compensation claim with their company.But what is the law with...
OSHA enforces safety regulations for temporary workers
If you work as a temporary worker, you may feel like you're at the bottom of the totem pole. You may not receive medical insurance or paid time off. However, you are still entitled to fundamental health protections. The Occupational Safety and Health...
Do you work for a ‘Dirty Dozen’ company?
Workplace safety isn't on the "nice-to-have" list of goals for employers. Federal and state laws establish that workers have the right to operate in safe environments. That means making sure they get information about all the known risks around them, the training...
Can I seek workers’ compensation when hurt by co-worker violence?
Headlines are not lacking items of violent and injury-causing events in workplaces. There was a time when shootings by disgruntled post office workers were common enough that the phrase, going postal, came into existence. Today, it can describe any situation in which...
Dupont Yard Inc. fined after employee’s hand partially amputated
Dupont Yard Inc., located in Homerville, GA, is facing a fine from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), after an employee's hand was partially amputated on the job. According to WALB News 10, the employee received this...
Why dependent partners can lose workers’ comp claims in Georgia
Marriage isn't for everyone. Some couples don't care for official ceremonies. Others may not want to spend their hard-earned money on an extravagant party. Nonetheless, many couples live together in loving, committed relationships for years.In today's post, we discuss...
Restaurant safety and Work Injuries
When you think about jobs that have a high instance of workplace injuries, you may think of obviously dangerous or high-risk professions, such as construction. However, accidents can occur in any work environment--and even seemingly safe jobs can lead to injury.One...

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