Crystal Stevens McElrath

Associate at the Atlanta office of Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP

She focuses her practice in the areas of employment and workers’ compensation defense. She represents employers, insurers, self-insureds, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation, subrogation, and employment law matters across Georgia. McElrath regularly speaks and publishes on leave/disability laws and return to work issues.

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Defense Counsel and General Counsel Perspectives on Navigating the Workers' Compensation Willful Misconduct Defense

No matter how severe the injury, willful misconduct is a designation used to encompass behaviors that, if engaged by an employee, can bar a workers’ compensation claim — leading to missed benefits and/or medical treatment. As a result, much of the onus falls on the employer to draft clear policies that establish discerning hiring practices and include regular training. Here’s how to protect your employee, and your company in the process.