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Jan. 27, 2021

Running a business has many pitfalls, but 2020 may be the biggest pitfall of all. Many workplaces transitioned entirely out of the office, something that may have never even been contemplated. Many of these employers may have wondered if their required employee notice requirements changed as well.

Jan. 12, 2021

Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a female applicant or employee unfavorably because they are pregnant. Pregnant women in Atlanta and across the U.S. are protected from discrimination because of an amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Jan. 12, 2021

Employment disputes in Atlanta and throughout Georgia can present challenges to employers and employees alike.

Dec. 30, 2020

There are many different types of businesses in Georgia that provide many different products and services to the people of the state. These businesses also provide many jobs as they need employees to sell their products and services to the public.

Dec. 15, 2020

In Georgia, “wrongful termination” is misleading. George is an “at-will” state which means that an employer can terminate an employee for any reason or for no reason.

Dec. 11, 2020

Can an employer fire an employee simply because the employee is gay? This has been something of an open question for decades.

Dec. 1, 2020

Over the last few months, telework and working from home offices have dramatically increased. But removing employees from traditional workplaces has not prevented traditional employment law violations from joining a virtual meeting or being part of email received at home offices.

Nov. 9, 2020

Whether you are an employer or a skilled professional employee, you likely have some experience with non-competition agreements (also called non-compete agreements). There may even be one in a contract you signed or asked employees to sign.