Employer Can't Challenge ALJ's Determination of Claim's Timeliness

The Georgia Court of Appeals tossed an employer’s attempt to challenge an administrative law judge’s finding that an injured employee’s hearing request remained viable and that his claim was not time-barred. Case: Newton County Board of Education v. Nolley, No. A22A0529, 04/08/2022, published. Facts: Ray Nolley worked for the Newton County School District. He suffered on-the-job injuries in 2008 and began collecting temporary total disability benefits. Nolley’s TTD benefits ended in May 2016, and he began receiving permanent partial disability benefits until Septembe...