Labour Laws For In Georgia
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The law says you are protected when you: Speak up about wages that are owed to you • Report an injury or a health and safety hazard • File a claim or complaint with a state agency • Join together with other workers to ask for changes.
Georgia's Labor Code defines the minimum age for employment (16), standard work hours (40 per week), and annual leave (24 calendar days). Other wage and hour issues are to be agreed between the employer and employee.
Contact the GDOL by chatting with George A.I., our virtual agent located on the GDOL homepage in a chat box at the bottom of the page, or by calling the GDOL Virtual Agent by phone at 1-877-709-8185 unless otherwise specified.
Information on your rights as workers, including: • Rest and meal breaks. • Minimum wage and overtime. • Safe and healthy jobs. • Taking action without being punished.
Article 33(1) of the Constitution states, "To enhance working conditions, workers shall have the right to independent association, collective bargaining and collective action." Towards better realization of these three basic labor rights for workers, the Labor Union Act was enacted.
Neither the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) nor Georgia law require breaks or meal periods be given to workers. However, many employers do provide breaks and meal periods. Breaks of short duration (from 5 to 20 minutes) are common.
Georgia Labor Laws Guide Georgia Labor Laws FAQ Georgia minimum wage$5.15 or $7.25 Georgia overtime 1.5 times the regular wage for any time worked over 40 hours/week ($7.72 or $10.87 for minimum wage workers) Georgia breaks Breaks not required by law
Georgia does not have specific laws mandating minimum shift lengths. Employers are not required to schedule employees for a minimum number of hours, and there are no state-mandated requirements for minimum shift time beyond what may be outlined in individual employment agreements or company policies.
Georgia Department of Labor You can reach the Georgia DOL at 404-656-3045 in Metro Atlanta or 877-709-8185 from elsewhere in the state.
