US Jurisdictions

Georgia

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  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Jury Duty: Georgia

    This guide provides an overview of Georgia law regarding jury duty leave for employees. It covers employer obligations to provide leave, employee eligibility for leave, compensation during leave, prohibited actions against employees who perform jury service, and employee remedies for employer discrimination or retaliation with respect to jury service.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Georgia

    Georgia law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage and conversion coverage.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Harassment: Georgia

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Georgia laws prohibiting sexual harassment and other forms of harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic. It covers sexual harassment training, defenses against harassment claims, enforcement and remedies.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Retaliation: Georgia

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of anti-retaliation protections under Georgia EEO laws. It addresses what constitutes retaliation and the associated penalties and remedies for employers that engage in illegal retaliation.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: Georgia

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Georgia regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.

Georgia at a Glance

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