A recent investigation has uncovered a troubling history of ammonia leaks and worker injuries at Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat processors in the U.S. These leaks, which occurred across numerous Tyson facilities, including some in Georgia, have severely injured nearly 150 workers from 2012 to …
Workers' Compensation
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.
Mental Health Crisis in Construction: Report Reveals Rising Suicide Rates
In Georgia and across the U.S., the construction industry is experiencing a mounting mental health crisis. Long workdays, physical hazards, and extended time spent away from home are contributing to rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among workers, a new study reveals. This …
Boy Scouts, Bankruptcy & Workers’ Compensation Questions
In February 2020, the Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to the hundred of sex abuse lawsuits pending against them. This national story continues to make headlines as the details of the legal mess get sorted out, and it recently led us to reflect on a common source of …
Exceptions to Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation “No-Fault” Rule
On Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Oakland, California, a helicopter dropped an enormous air-conditioning unit onto a city street. (The picture and video are worth viewing to see the sheer size of the unit.) There were workers’ all around coordinating the movement and the task looked extremely …
Legalizing Marijuana, Workers’ Comp & Intoxication in the Workplace
Georgia has strict rules when it comes to impairment in the workplace. Simply put, intoxication is not allowed. This goes for both narcotics and for alcohol. Many businesses prominently display signs that assert that their business is a drug and alcohol-free zone. If an employer determines that one …
Can Injured or Ill Poll Workers Get Workers’ Comp in Georgia?
Learn about your rights and legal options if you’re injured as a poll worker in Georgia Poll workers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of elections, often working long hours in a fast-paced environment to assist voters. While these civic-minded individuals help safeguard …
