Are employee misconduct claims resulting from on-the-job injuries covered?
No. Workers’ compensation does not provide benefits for an injury or accident resulting from an employee’s willful misconduct (i.e. fighting, horseplay, willful act of third party for personal reasons, injuries related to alcohol or drug abuse). Q: Are injuries resulting from haste and inattentiveness covered? A: Yes. These types of injuries would be covered under the workers’ compensation program. However, employees are encouraged to follow company policies and safety rules and may subject themselves to company discipline if these rules are not adhered to. Q: Am I required to pay a portion of the cost of the medical care I receive resulting from my on-the-job injury? A: No. Your physician’s bills and reasonable medical bills are covered if a physician authorized by your employer treats you. All medical charges are paid according to the Georgia State Fee Schedule. If your medical provider charges above the Fee Schedule, the charges will be reduced to the Fee Schedule and that amount wi
