Board Postpones In-Person Hearings, Mediations Until July 6

All in-person hearings and mediations are now canceled, at least through July 6, and video-based proceedings are strongly encouraged, the Georgia Board of Workers' Compensation announced Wednesday. The extension of the emergency protocols is in keeping with an order from the state's chief justice, which extended COVID-19 social distancing requirements for another month. The comp board said new guidelines will be posted on its website before July 6. Parties hoping to schedule a hearing after that date should contact the presiding judge to schedule a conference on logistics and guideli...