Georgia is a right-to-work state, which gives employers broad authority over their workforces. Most workers are employed at will, which means employers may terminate them for almost any reason — or for no reason at all. However, an employer may not terminate an...
Wage and hour laws are in place to ensure that workers are paid fairly for the standard work they do, as well as for any required overtime. However, some employers either ignore these laws or try to skirt around regular and overtime rules. If your employer is not in...
When you take a new job or are promoted to a higher position, you may be asked to sign an agreement promising not to compete with your new employer or solicit its customers once your employment ends. The restrictions in these agreements are open to interpretation by...
In Georgia, employment discrimination claims are decided under federal law, which prohibits treating people differently based on race, sex, age, religion or national origin. However, not all management actions that an employee may consider unfair rise to the level of...
Georgia is a “right to work” state, which means most employment is “at will” — in other words, not contractual. However, it is possible that your new employer will ask you to sign a contract that will define the employment relationship. Take the time to make sure you...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling solidifying the rights of LGBT people in the workplace is sure to have a major effect on employment law in Georgia. The landmark decision, which originated as a lawsuit filed in Clayton County, confirms that Title VII of the 1964...
New legislation passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic allows certain workers to receive paid sick leave even if their employer previously did not provide it. In March, the federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This law...
Small business owners are necessarily prepared for various types of challenges, but what do you do when the government orders you to close for an indefinite amount of time? Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has put millions in this very difficult position. Even...
As COVID-19 has plagued the United States, business leaders in every industry have gotten a crash course in virus prevention measures. Unfortunately, for many, the information regarding best practices has been confusing or even contradictory. Whether you’re an...