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A Georgia employment contract is an agreement between an employer and a newly-hired employee to clarify the details of their job. The form allows employers to establish in writing a non-disclosure policy of confidential company information and the rules regarding time off, probationary periods, and workplace property. The contract will also indicate the employee’s compensation, a description of their rights and duties, and whether the agreement will have an end date or remain in effect indefinitely (at-will employment).
In the case of an at-will agreement, the employee or employer may cancel the contract at any point (with proper notice) for any reason that does not violate workplace regulations (e.g., retaliation, discrimination, etc.).
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Types (2)
Independent Contractor Agreement – Used to hire a freelance worker.
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Subcontractor Agreement – Used to define the terms of a subcontractor contributing their services towards a general contractor’s job.
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Laws
- Labor Statutes: Title 34
- Definition of Employee: § 34-9-1(2)
- Minimum Wage: $5.15/hr (§ 34-4-3(a))
- Overtime: Georgia employees must receive one and a half (1.5) times the employee’s standard wage (§ 45-19-46(a)(1)).
- Record Keeping: Employers must keep records of their employee’s information, wages, and hours for one (1) year after the record is made (§ 34-2-11).
At-Will Employment
Permitted? Yes, at-will termination of employment is permitted in Georgia for any reason not including:
- Age discrimination (§ 34-1-2(a));
- Disabilities (§ 34-6A-4(a));
- Retaliation (§ 34-6A-5); and
- Sex discrimination (§ 34-5-1).