A new study conducted by Wallethub gives insights into the who, what and why of the recent phenomenon known as “the Great Resignation.” This research reveals that Georgia ranks as the U.S. state with the 2nd highest number of employee resignations so far in 2023. The researchers determined that …
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Inadequate training negatively impacts employees and employers alike, leading to costly injuries, low morale, and high turnover rates. Proper training is essential to ensure a safe and productive work environment, reducing the likelihood of workplace accidents.
However, when accidents do occur, it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney on your side.
Atlanta Businessmen Sentenced in $54 Million Workers’ Comp Fraud Case
Workers’ comp insurance fraud is a serious offense in Georgia and throughout the country. Unfortunately, it happens more often than you might think, resulting in millions of dollars lost from insurance companies and taxpayers alike. Atlanta business owners sentenced in workers’ comp fraud …
“Yellowstone” Actress Cleared of Workers’ Comp Fraud Charges
When can injured workers legally work while collecting workers’ comp benefits? Workers in Georgia are entitled to file for workers’ compensation benefits if they’re injured on the job and are unable to work. But what happens if an injured worker continues to work while collecting …
Families of 3 Americans Found Dead At Airbnb Plan To File a Lawsuit
Three Americans were found dead last October at a Mexico City Airbnb. The group had traveled to Mexico ahead of the Dia de Los Muertos festivities on November 1, which they'd planned to attend. Autopsies confirmed their cause of death to be carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims' mothers have hired …
Tom Holder Wins Georgia State Bar Workers’ Compensation Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022
Gerber & Holder founding attorney Tom Holder was singled out last week for an especially well-deserved award: the Georgia State Bar Workers’ Compensation Lifetime Achievement Award. Holder received this lifetime achievement award for his accomplishments in the field of workers’ compensation, a …
College Students Weigh In: How Can We Ensure Worker Safety & Workers’ Compensation in the Gig Economy?
A recent study found that more than a third of U.S. workers are now part of the gig economy, and many experts think that’s just the beginning. In fact, it’s predicted that by the year 2027, the majority of U.S. workers will leave behind their nine-to-five in exchange for freelance work—and for good …
