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As 2013 ended, the issue of whether workers’ compensation benefits and settlement proceeds should be reported as “income” on your taxes has once again arisen. Generally, IRS Code 104 provides
If you are injured on the job, there are several steps you need to take immediately in order to meet important deadlines and ensure the best outcome after your injury: First, report the incident to your supervisor. Failure to report the accident within 30 days can jeopardize your benefits. (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80). Your employer will…
During this time, many Atlanta employers hire seasonal employees to help out during the holidays. They are hired to help with retail sales, temporary set-up, or inventory among other items. Unfortunately, these Atlanta employees are rushed, and sometimes they get injured on the job. However, the employers claim, or the injured workers themselves, are unsure…
When an injured worker is not able to return back to work because of a work injury, the hurt employee may be deemed “totally disabled.” Should this occur, the employee hurt at work may be entitled to money benefits under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-261. The amount of money the employee would be entitled to depends upon
Employees injured on or after July 1, 2013 will be operating under a new set of rules. Georgia House Bill 154 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal. The new law limits medical treatment for
The Coca-Cola Company is an American icon in our culture. However, sometimes its workers are injured while on the job. Over the past years, the Ramos Law Firm has represented employees working in Atlanta and other cities around the state of Georgia. In representing these injured workers, we have compiled a short list of things…
In October 2011 the Department of Labor stated that nearly 3.1 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the private sector. This roughly translates to almost 4 injured workers per 100 workers. In these tough economic times, injured workers are fearful of losing their jobs and sometimes they are unaware of their rights under…
Unfortunately, injured workers are terminated (or fired) because of their work injuries more often than not. In these situations, the injured employee may have a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This blog will address the workers’ rights under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act. Presuming the reason why the claimant was injured was
The 20113 Georgia Legislature is considering amending the Workers’ Compensation Act. With regards to medical treatment, the proposed bill takes aim at limiting coverage to the injured workers. Currently, if you are injured on the job, you are entitled to
Will the insurance company give me a 1099 or W-2? As we prepare for tax season