Retaliation for Filing Workers' Comp in Georgia
Whether an employer in Georgia can fire or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim, and what you can do.
Short answer: After a WC-14 hearing request, an Administrative Law Judge decides the claim, usually at a hearing held within 60 days, in or near the county where the injury happened. State Board of Workers' Compensation, Summary of Workers' Compensation Provisions (rev. 07/01/25); Workers' Compensation Law FAQs
| Appealing a denial | After a WC-14 hearing request, an Administrative Law Judge decides the claim, usually at a hearing held within 60 days, in or near the county where the injury happened. The ALJ's award can be appealed to the Board's Appellate Division (three-member board) within 20 days; the next step is Superior Court (within 20 days), and then a discretionary appeal to the Court of Appeals (within 30 days). |
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Where to get help in Georgia
More Georgia workers' compensation
- Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in Georgia
- How Much Workers' Comp Pays in Georgia
- Workers' Comp Settlements in Georgia
- Suing Over a Work Injury in Georgia
- Appealing a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in Georgia
- All Georgia workers' compensation rules
FAQ
How do you appeal a denied workers' comp claim in Georgia?
After a WC-14 hearing request, an Administrative Law Judge decides the claim, usually at a hearing held within 60 days, in or near the county where the injury happened. The ALJ's award can be appealed to the Board's Appellate Division (three-member board) within 20 days; the next step is Superior Court (within 20 days), and then a discretionary appeal to the Court of Appeals (within 30 days).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.