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Other leaves: Georgia

This guide provides an in‑depth review of Georgia leave requirements, including various types of statutory leave such as witness duty and voting leave.

by C.R. Wright | Fisher Phillips

This guide provides an in-depth review of Georgia leave requirements. Georgia requires covered employers to provide various leaves, including witness duty and voting leave.

In this guide, learn about:

  • Leaves of absence
  • Bereavement leave
  • Bone marrow/blood/organ donor leave
  • Crime victim leave
  • Domestic violence/sexual violence victim leave
  • Election official leave
  • Juvenile court leave
  • Legislative/political leave
  • Paid leave for any reason
  • Public health emergency/quarantine leave
  • School-related leave
  • Veterans-related leave
  • Volunteer emergency responder leave
  • Voting leave
  • Witness duty/court attendance leave
  • Additional leave requirements
  • Future developments

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Jurisdiction: Georgia

Latest updates

Updated to reflect amendments to the voting leave law, effective July 1, 2023.

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Fisher Phillps

Fisher Phillps represents management in the areas of labor and employment law. Their areas of expertise include employment discrimination and harassment, litigation of employment disputes, labor relations, employee leaves and wage and hour law.

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