Category: Income Benefits Articles

When you’re hurt on the job in Georgia, one of the most important forms in your workers’ compensation claim is Form WC-6, the Wage Statement. This official form documents your earnings before your injury and plays a crucial role in determining your weekly benefit checks. In this article, we’ll explain what Form WC-6 is, its purpose, how it fits into the claims process, and why it matters for injured workers. Our goal is to help you understand the significance of this form in ensuring you receive the correct income benefits for your lost wages.

When you’re hurt on the job in Georgia, the amount of your workers’ compensation benefits is based on your average weekly wage (AWW). In simple terms, AWW is the average amount you earned per week before your injury. Georgia’s workers’ compensation law outlines three methods to calculate your AWW depending on your work history. Below, we explain each method in clear terms, with examples, so you can understand how your AWW is determined under Georgia law.

Understanding the WC-240 process is crucial for injured workers in Georgia. This guide explains the steps involved, legal requirements, and what to do if you cannot perform the offered job.

Form WC-2 (the “Notice of Payment or Suspension of Benefits”) is a critical document in Georgia workers’ compensation cases. It notifies you and the State Board of Workers’ Compensation when your wage-loss benefits begin, change, or stop. In short, your employer or its insurance company files a WC-2 to commence payment of benefits or to suspend/modify those benefits during your claim. Understanding when this form is used, the legal obligations tied to it, and your rights as an injured worker will help you navigate the workers’ comp process more effectively.

If you’re injured on one job but have more than one employer, Georgia’s workers’ compensation rules handle your situation under the concept of “concurrent employment.”