subject: Part Time Work And Workers Compensation [print this page] Workers compensation in the state of Georgia
In the state of Georgia, workers compensation law came into being in 1920 and was one of the key initiatives born out of the Progressive Movement. The catalyst for implementing workers comp law was the rapid increase of industrialization throughout the US in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Most of the states adopted Workers Comp between 1911 and 1920, and just as other southern states were slow to implement the laws, so too was Georgia who was the 42nd state to do so.
How does Georgia workers compensation work?
Most employers in the state of Georgia who employ three or more individuals are required to carry Workers Compensation Insurance and provide their employees with this coverage. Additionally, they have the option of funding approved self-insurance plans. However, there are certain industries and/or occupational categories that the Workers Compensation Act does not cover because they offer their own systems for compensation. These include:
Agricultural workers; Domestic workers; Maritime activity industries; Railroad industry
There are certain benefits and types of compensation that the injured employee is entitled to including the following:
approved medical care at the employers expense (TPD or TTD); income benefits to compensate for lost wages (TPD or TTD); payment for losing a limb or lost physical abilities (PPD)
Should you die as a result of your on-the-job injury, your dependent spouse and family members are entitled to benefits. Fortunately, the system has been designed to operate with a minimum amount of litigation and most claims proceed in uncontested fashion.
Who is covered and who is not?
We as workers comp attorneys receive numerous questions regarding workers comp laws. One of the main ones we answer is are part-time employees covered? The answer to this question is yes provided:
You are a regular employee; Your employer has 3 or more employees
Unless you work in one of the 4 industries or occupations listed above, or you are what is known as an Independent contractor, you are entitled to workers compensation benefits if you incur an on-the-job industry. Another important point to consider is that if you are a part-time employee, make sure that you keep accurate records of your earnings as your workers comp benefits will be calculated based on these. This is especially true if you are a waiter or waitress.
For more information about workers compensation benefits or to answer any questions, please feel free to contact us at our website.
