Gerber & Holder Workers’ Compensation Attorneys recently hosted a scholarship essay contest that delved into a highly relevant and disputed issue: Should Uber, Lyft drivers and other Gig economy workers be reclassified from independent contractors to employees with benefits (in light of recent …
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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.
Gerber & Holder Law Scholarship Winner: Benefits for Gig Workers
Gerber & Holder Workers’ Compensation Attorneys is proud to offer an annual scholarship essay contest to help students achieve their dream of earning a college degree. This year, we asked students to tell us what they thought about the topic of benefits for independent contractors like gig …
Georgia Tornadoes & Workers Rights
The state of Georgia is one of many U.S. states where annual natural disasters historically include a series of tornadoes. Data reported by the Augusta Chronicle indicates that the state experienced 56 tornadoes in 2022 alone. The events caused $1.5 million dollars in damages, 15 injuries and one …
Georgia Company Fined After Teen Worker Falls From Roof
Georgia is home to a diverse and growing workforce, with millions of people employed across a range of industries and sectors. From small businesses to large corporations, employers in Georgia rely on a mix of employees and independent contractors to get the job done. While the state has a strong …
Georgia Bill Aims To Help People With Disabilities Enter the Workforce
Companies in the Atlanta, Georgia area, have experienced staff shortages in the last few years, prompting many employers to try to diversify their work environments. Recently, some companies have turned toward hiring more people with developmental disabilities and have found the practice …
Georgia Has 2nd Highest Employee Resignations in the U.S.
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 …
