Swift Currie's Rusty Watts, on behalf of the appellants, argued the company shouldn't have to pay out workers' comp benefits because Gierum started making "tens of thousands of dollars" after his injury and wasn't doing handyman work in the 13 weeks prior. Credit: Ivan Kruk/Shutterstock
Georgia's courts continue to grapple with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when it comes to decisions regarding unemployment and workers' compensation.
Judges Anne Elizabeth Barnes, Benjamin Land and Jeffrey Watkins were faced with one such question, as the panel was asked to determine whether work done as a "side hustle" is still considered work, even if it didn't turn a profit during the early months of pandemic shutdown. Their answer will determine whether the appellant still has to pay lost wages to an employee laid off because of an injury.
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