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Can Bankruptcy Stop Wage Garnishment in Georgia

October 12, 2026

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…

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Do You Get Drug Tested For Workers Comp in Georgia

October 9, 2026

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…

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How Long Does It Take Workers Comp To Approve Surgery

October 6, 2026

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…

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Can You Be Fired For Filing A Workers Compensation Claim

October 3, 2026

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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5 Tips for Managing Credit Card Debt Before Bankruptcy

Credit cards are exceptionally easy to break out and pay for items that we want or need. Unfortunately, a little too easy. Many people are faced with credit card debt that seems insurmountable. Once the…

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Does Bankruptcy Eliminate All Debt?

Bankruptcy eliminates debts that are classified as dischargeable. These can vary but may include credit card debt, other unsecured loans, medical bills, some auto accident bills, unpaid utility bills, and unpaid rent. Other debts are…

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Four Important Things to Know About Workers’ Compensation in Georgia

Workers’ Compensation is a program the provides benefits to workers who are injured on the job. Georgia law requires companies that employ more than three workers to have Workers’ Compensation insurance. Employees are covered under…

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What Can I Do About Wage Garnishment?

A wage garnishment occurs when a court orders a portion of a person’s earnings to be withheld to satisfy a debt. When your wages are being garnished, the payroll department at your job will calculate…

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Out with the Old! New Companies Forcing Companies Out

New, successful ventures are on the rise this year – and so are the older brands and companies getting ousted because of them. Here are the businesses teetering on the brink or getting ready to…

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Ways to Have a Low Cost Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, however it can also be the most expensive day of the year. In 2014, the average person spent $133.91 on candy, flowers and other heart-shaped…

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Why You Need to Organize Your Taxes NOW

As a new year begins, it is a good time to get organized and start fresh. This includes preparing for your taxes. While it may be tempting to wait until the last minute, especially if…

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Getting Your Credit Card Debt Back Under Control

Credit card debt can quickly pile up, especially during the holidays. People tend to apply for more store credit cards and spend more money on their current credit cards this time of year when compared…

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State of the Home: Assessing Your Finances

Assessing your finances and learning more about where you stand can help you get a true understanding of your financial life and make the most of your income and assets. You can’t do anything to…

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Workers Comp Considerations: Are My Benefits Taxable?

Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Of the two certainties, death is far simpler. While everyone must pay some taxes, calculating the amount you…

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