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How Many Employees Do You Need to Have Workers’ Comp Insurance in Georgia?
Based on the number of workers you employ, you may or may not have to get Workers’ Compensation in Georgia. Even if you’re not required to have insurance, you should get it. Companies with fewer than two workers don’t need Workers’ Compensation...
What is Georgia’s Governing Class Code for Workers’ Comp?
Understanding Georgia’s governing class code can give employers better insight into what their Workers’ Compensation premiums might be. Class codes come with rates, which help determine the cost of insurance. Class codes for companies in Georgia are...
Does Georgia Have a Fellow Servant Rule for Employees?
There is a common law doctrine, the fellow servant rule, that limits employer responsibility for workplace injuries in specific instances. Georgia’s fellow servant rule does not extend to Workers’ Compensation claims filed by injured employees. The fellow...
What if an Employer Can’t Accommodate a Doctor’s Work Restrictions in Georgia?
Accommodating work restrictions put in place by a doctor is important, as failure to do so could impact your Workers’ Compensation premiums in Georgia. If an employer can’t accommodate a doctor’s work restrictions for a hurt employee, the employee...
Do You Need Workers’ Comp Insurance for Your Child in Georgia?
It’s common for business owners to employ their children in Georgia. If your child works for you, they most likely need to be covered by your company’s Workers’ Compensation insurance policy. If you employ your child in Georgia, you will likely need...
Does a Single Member LLC Need Workers’ Comp Insurance in Georgia?
If you own a single LLC in Georgia, you may need Workers’ Compensation insurance, depending on the number of workers you employ. Single-member LLCs in Georgia with more than two employees, not including the owner, will need Workers’ Compensation. Single...