Early Return to Work Program
Why Do I Need A Restricted Duty Job Program? Best Practices 1. Return injured employees to meaningful employment. 2. Utilize employees’ work skills during their period of partial disability. 3. Maintain a good employee attitude by providing me
Advertising Your Dental Practice
These days most dentists advertise their practices and services via the internet or some form of print advertising. Some larger practices even advertise via billboards or commercials. While this type of advertising can provide increased expo
Medical Marijuana: An Inevitability in Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claims?
Georgia law is clear that in the event that an injury is deemed compensable, the employer must provide the injured worker with medical treatment which is prescribed by a licensed physician, and which “shall be reasonably required and appear li
The Real Reason The FTC Does Not Like The White House’s Consumer Privacy Bill
In January, President Obama announced that he would release a draft Consumer Privacy Bill intended to give consumers more control over how data about them is collected and used. The draft Bill was released on February 27, 2015, and already there
HBS Attorneys Speaking at Hinman Dental Meeting
Jo Jagor, a partner at Hall Booth Smith’s Atlanta office, and Nathan Gaffney a senior associate have been selected to present at the Hinman Dental Seminar in Atlanta on March 27th. This makes the second year in a row that Ms. Jagor and
Mike Frick Presented at the American Correctional Health Services Association National Conference
Mike Frick, Partner at HBS presented Anatomy of a Lawsuit in a Correctional Healthcare Setting at the American Correctional Health Services Association National Conference on March 20th, 2015 in Orlando, FL. Mr. Frick presented an informat
Drug-Free Workplace from Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation
About the program The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation certifies employers as a drug-free workplace. Those certified receive a 7.5% reduction of their workers’ compensation premiums. Employer must submit a copy of their certifica
Your Clients’ Compliance Obligations regarding Foreign Corruption
Think for a moment about the international business opportunities that Georgia companies already are realizing. Just last year, according to recently-released data, Georgia exports were a record high: nearly $39.4 billion in goods and services,
The Intoxication Defense in Georgia
Drugs and alcohol certainly have no place in a safe work environment. In fact, Georgia provides a discount on workers’ compensation insurance premiums for employers who participate in the Drug-Free Workplace program established by the Georgia
Your Clients’ Compliance Obligations regarding Foreign Corruption
Think for a moment about the international business opportunities that Georgia companies already are realizing. Just last year, according to recently-released data, Georgia exports were a record high: nearly $39.4 billion in goods and servic