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Guide to Georgia Workers’ Comp Laws for Employers
As an employer in Georgia, it is important to have a well-rounded understanding of your Workers’ Compensation insurance requirements. If you don’t you might face severe penalties for non-compliance. Employers in Georgia can get Workers’ Compensation...
How Do I Get a Workers’ Comp Exemption in Georgia?
In Georgia, some employers are immediately excluded from Workers’ Compensation, while others can file for an exemption from coverage if they wish. While there are benefits of getting an exemption, there are also risks. Sole proprietors, partners, and farm labor...
Does a Sole Proprietor Need Workers’ Comp Insurance in Georgia?
If you recently chose to open a sole proprietorship in Georgia, it’s important to learn whether or not you need coverage. So, do sole proprietors have to have Workers’ Compensation to protect themselves in Georgia? No, sole proprietors do not have to...
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Policy Coverage for Landscaping and Tree Removal Companies
Companies involved in landscaping or tree removal typically need Workers’ Compensation in Georgia. Getting this coverage will protect your company from financial liability if a worker is hurt on the job. Landscaping companies with more than two employees in...
What to Do if You Suspect Your Employee is Faking an Injury in Florida
Dealing with fraudulent Workers’ Compensation claims is important for employers in Florida. If you suspect that your employee is faking their injuries, what should you do? If you believe a worker is faking their injuries after a workplace accident in Florida,...
Difference Between Longshore Act and Workers’ Comp in Florida
A specific type of Workers’ Compensation insurance is necessary for business that employ maritime workers in Florida. Coverage for longshore workers in the maritime industry differs from coverage necessary under Florida’s Workers’ Compensation...