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What is the rule for workers compensation covering employees after business hours?
Atlanta, GA
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Posted 7 months ago in Workers Compensation
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We are in Georgia, what does the workers compensation state concerning employees staying after the business is closed. Example and employee stayes after to allow traffic to die down.
Isn't that a liability issue? Answers (2)
Michael Richard Moebes
This attorney is licensed in Georgia.
Posted 5 months ago.
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This is a tricky question, and the response will vary greatly by the facts of your incident. Some employees, as you likely know, are "on call" 24/7, such as police officers, EMTs, health care providers, and emergency response providers. With others, determining whether they are still "on the clock" or not will vary.
Feel free to contact me with specifics, or look at some of my blog entries at www.gaworkerscomplaw.com. Thanks- Michael 
John Michael Parsons
This attorney is licensed in Georgia and 1 other state.
Posted 2 months ago.
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If they are injured while still on property even after hours, they are likely to be entitled to workers comp benefits. If they are hurt off premises while traveling home, in most instances, this will not be a liability concern to you. There are lots of different rules for on call workers and the like so it sounds like you need to talk to a lawyer. We offer free consultations.
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