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zEditor's foreword

The landscape of labor and employment law is ever-changing and Georgia employers are consistently forced to re-evaluate their policies to keep them current. With a new presidential administration, significant changes to labor and employment laws are gaining momentum. An up-to-date, comprehensive reference is essential for every employer and human resources professional. 

This book is intended to serve as such a reference.  It affords an overview of all major labor and employment laws which impact the Georgia employer’s workplace.  Of course, no text can precisely contemplate all of the legal consequences which should be considered by a particular employer, and these pages are no substitute for consulting your legal counsel in evaluating the effect of law upon a particular issue.  I hope, however, that this reference will be your first step in considering most any legal issue important in the employment arena.

A remarkable collaborative effort produced this book.  I wish to sincerely thank the following attorneys from the offices of Troutman Sanders for their substantial contributions: Matt Anderson, Constance Brewster, Evan Gibbs, Yane McKenzie, Evan Pontz, Emily Schifter, and Rebecca Silk.  Thanks also to Lauren Dombrowski of American Chamber of Commerce Resources for her patience and expert...


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