Laws, regulations, and information specific to Georgia employers and workers. GDOL Rules including those for unemployment insurance.Georgia Employment Policies. Georgia follows the federal standard, requiring overtime pay of one and a half times the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Georgia prohibits employers from requiring an employee to join or not join a labor union or labor organization in order to work. Georgia doesn't have any statespecific overtime laws, so federal laws apply to workers in the state. Your guide to hiring employees in Georgia, covering employment and labor laws, payroll, benefits, onboarding and taxes. This comprehensive guide aims to provide business owners and HR professionals with a thorough understanding of the hiring process in Georgia. For more information fill out the firm's Contact Us form or call the firm directly. In cases where both federal and state laws apply, employers must follow the law that provides the most protection to employees.