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Georgia Workers Comp: 2026 Burden of Proof Shift

Key Takeaways The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation recently clarified the “major contributing cause” standard under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-1(4) for non-catastrophic injuries, emphasizing medical…

Henry George · · 9 min read
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Georgia Workers’ Comp: 2026 Medical Choice Shift

Key Takeaways The 2025 amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-200.1 significantly limits employer-directed medical care for workers’ compensation claimants in Georgia, effective January 1, 2026. Claimants…

Naomi Washington · · 10 min read
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DoorDash Chicago: 2026 Worker Rights Shift

The legal classification of gig economy workers remains a contentious battleground, particularly for platforms like DoorDash. A recent ruling from the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission…

Henry George · · 9 min read
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Georgia Gig Economy Faces 2026 Reckoning

Key Takeaways The recent Savannah ruling regarding DoorDash workers significantly impacts how gig economy platforms may classify their drivers in Georgia, potentially leading to a…

Henry George · · 8 min read