Georgia
For Georgia, waiting period (days) is 7 days; retroactive trigger (days) is 21 consecutive days; how days are counted is The worker is entitled to weekly income benefits if unable to work for more than 7 days. If the worker misses more than 21 consecutive days, the first week is paid; statute or rule citation is O.C.G.A. § 34-9-220, recorded from its source on 2026-08-17.
- State
- Georgia our reading
- Waiting period (days)
- 7 days verified
- Retroactive trigger (days)
- 21 consecutive days verified
- How days are counted
- The worker is entitled to weekly income benefits if unable to work for more than 7 days. If the worker misses more than 21 consecutive days, the first week is paid. verified
- Statute or rule citation
- O.C.G.A. § 34-9-220 our reading
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What the source says
You are entitled to weekly income benefits if you are unable to work for more than 7 days. Your first check should be mailed to you within 21 days after the first day you missed work. If you miss more than 21 consecutive days, you will be paid for the first week.
— sbwc.georgia.gov, retrieved 2026-08-17
Source
- sbwc.georgia.govhttps://sbwc.georgia.gov/frequently-asked-questions/workers-compensation-law-faqs