Archive for October 2026
Can Bankruptcy Stop Wage Garnishment in Georgia
Yes, bankruptcy can usually stop a wage garnishment the moment the case is filed because the automatic stay takes effect immediately. But that answer has limits: child support, federal student loans, and certain tax debts…
Read MoreDo You Get Drug Tested For Workers Comp in Georgia
No, you are not automatically drug tested after a workplace injury in Georgia. An employer with a qualifying drug-free workplace program can require testing after a lost-time injury, and the result can create a rebuttable…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take Workers Comp To Approve Surgery
In Georgia, when an authorized treating physician submits a complete Form WC-205 for surgical approval, the insurer has 5 business days to respond. If the insurer doesn’t respond within that period, the requested treatment is…
Read MoreCan You Be Fired For Filing A Workers Compensation Claim
Georgia is an at-will state, but you can’t lawfully be fired specifically for filing a workers’ compensation claim. By 1920, 42 U.S. states had adopted workers’ compensation laws, yet proving that a termination was retaliatory…
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