US Jurisdictions

Georgia

New and Updated

  • 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

State Minimum Wage:
$5.15 (federal rate of $7.25 typically applies)
State Paid Sick Leave Mandated:
No
State Ban the Box Adopted:
No

Local Coverage

Atlanta

Georgia Employment Law Guide

At-Will, Contracts and Restrictive Covenants

EEO

Employee Benefits

Employee Leaves

Employee Management

HR Strategy, Management and the Law

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Wage and Hour