Georgia Employment Law Questions & Answers
Q: I work as a resident manager, received text from tenant by mistake, tried calling my boss & texted her.
Joanna said she has a bug!!! She is in the bed under cover!!! Don't 'recon somebody told her 'bout tomorrow do you??? This is the text I received.
This is what I asked my boss
This was just sent to me,what's going on? Her reply (Yes which is fine I don't have time tomorrow I will... Read more »
Your question makes no sense. Rewrite it and send again.
Q: Are there laws in place for how someone should be treated, during the jail booking process? Such as meals, shower.
My mother was arrested and kept in holding cells for 3 days only to receive 2 sandwiches, no blanket or sheet, and denied the chance to shower while soiled due to disability. She was also being made fun of and taunted being called stinky by the jail employee. She was given the chance to make a... Read more »
The 8th amendment offers protection to ensure your basic human rights are protected if you go to jail or prison. Government facilities in Georgia have certain immunities from lawsuits that private facilities do not. In many circumstances, however, Federal and state “Torts Claims Acts” allow... Read more »
Q: Registration fees are given to IC. Event changes location & time, IC resigns, does money go to new IC or registers.
Am an IC for a large company. One of my jobs is to collect registration fees. The place where the event is meeting and the date has changed due to some legal issues. I am terminated my contract with the company. The people who have paid the registration fees want their money back, and I would like... Read more »
This is simple: If the checks were payable to you personally you can do (just about) whatever you want with them; and my advice on that point is to return the checks to whoever gave them to you, and document it very well.
Q: Can an independent contractor file a suit against a company for pay/ charges or do I need to be an employee to do so?
The company Truck Movers has deceptive business practices toward contractors. Changing pay rates after negotiating on a set price & charging us for items that they bill the customer for...Double dipping. Also, the customers have no idea about damages created by the actual company employees before... Read more »
Sure; in America anyone can sue anybody for anything at any time (even without a lawyer in small claims court). Winning the lawsuit is another matter. If you decide to sue you should be prepared to pay between $100 and $400 for the filing fee and then pay another hundred bucks or so for service of... Read more »
Q: In Georgia , is it possible to use a recorded conversation with a crime victim suspect on a phone.
I have a witness who has been working with local police and the owner of a commerical business that failed to provide adequate security. IE for an assaulted employee.
Full confession of the intent to make the case become " IGNORED BY THE OWNER LAW ENFORCEMENT BRIBES."
I have been... Read more »
Although a statute prohibits the recording or taping of private telephone conversations, it does not prohibit a party to the conversation from recording it. O.C.G.A. §§ 16-11-62, 16-11-66(a).
Which means if you are a part of the conversation, you can record it. But if you just recording... Read more »
Q: I recently fired an employee and she keeps coming by the shop and harassing the other employees. What do I file
What do I file to keep her away from the property?
Complaint with law enforcement for trespassing if you warned and will not comply unless it’s a public facility
Q: Are employers required to report deaths of employees to work comp or OSHA?
My healthy 42 yo husband died at work while in the restroom. Death certificate states: cause and manner of death are undetermined. All toxicology and other testing negative. I have no idea what happened to him at work... I was never informed that I or my daughter could be entitled to work comp... Read more »
Your estate lawyer should have suggested to you that you had that right. Likely it's passed, but why not contact a member of the Ga Trial Lawyers Assn in your county--they give free consults. Look for one that handles workers compensation.
Q: After 4yrs of emply + w/out warning, I was told to resign or b/fired. I also believe there might be reverse discrimation
Not enough facts here to provide any basis to believe there is anything unlawful about your termination. As to reverse discrimination, if that's your belief, then you should discuss the facts and information with an attorney and seek legal advice.
Q: Workplace bullying.. what do I do?
Okay. So my boss cussed me out yesterday and sent me home and gave me two days off. The “reason” for this is because I cleaned a room, as I am a housekeeper and the vacuum that was provided by the job wasn’t working. I stated this to my boss. Upon inspecting my room, she started yelling at me... Read more »
Unfortunately there’s no anti-bullying law. There’s no law that says your employer has to be nice with you and there’s no law that says being mean and nasty is actionable. However when there are specific violations of the minimum-wage or overtime laws changing an editing cards and there’s a... Read more »
Q: What can I do if my former employer doesn’t pay me my full paycheck that I earned?
He docked pay saying I took it from the register, but took more than the amount he said. He also already docked the previous paycheck the mentioned amount.
You are owed for the wages earned and you can request payment of seek to hire a lawyer to get the wages for you. Give a demand for pay and if not seek advice of counsel
Q: Employer forgot to process change in direct deposit, deposit went to wrong (negative) account, won’t reverse. Can I sue?
Can I sue in small claims court? I sent the form 2 1/2 weeks in advance but the individual forgot to submit the form for processing. The direct deposit went to the wrong account which was negative and I didn’t receive any of the funds. They are saying they can’t reverse a deposit out of a... Read more »
As long as your employer paid you and the funds were delivered, I don't see a cause of action to "sue". You need to be paid for your work. If I understand, you had a negative balance account, and the back took the funds and applied to the balance owed. Thus, you have received the funds. IF... Read more »
Q: Is my employer obligated to provide me a copy of my signed/executed employment agreement?
My employer and I conducted contract negotiations remotely using electronic copies. When I received the hard copies, I made some final minor 'strike-through and replace text' modifications to them, intitialed the changes, signed the documents, and returned the hard copies by mail. I never received... Read more »
You are a party to the agreement. I suppose your could file some legal action to obtain a copy, and refusal may be itself a breach of the agreement. However, if you are no longer there, they may be reluctant and have agenda as to why they will not release is, and I've seen this in many cases.... Read more »
Q: Is it Defamation of character & discrimination,if your supervisor tells you you're suspicious of theft?
Although nothing has been stolen ,they are insinuating that I am a thief...of course I am black with dreadlocks & have been labeled far too much in my life the same way,& I'm sick of it I'm 45 yrs old,when does this Idiocracy stop? ...I believe this is racially rooted & others are still able to... Read more »
Defamation generally requires some form of communication to a third person (someone other than yourself). This can be in the form of spoken words, social media post, email, letter, article, etc. An employment law attorney might be able to provide more meaningful insight about some of the other... Read more »
Q: Hi, is it against the law to use someone else's SS# to obtain work? Even is that other person CONSENTS to using his SS#?
I'm concerned this would fall under "Identity Theft," since that person would "knowingly" be using another person's SS#. Thank you.
Yes, it is. Don’t do it.
Tim Akpinar
Q: How can I modify a contempt order from a divorce decree to increase payments? Ex husband has recently gotten a job.
You should consult with an attorney regarding filing for contempt and to see if you have other options as well. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: How can I confirm that every contract entered into between a previous employer and I is no longer in effect?
I am Georgia. In 2016 I joined a company, Exide, with a humongous amount of stuff that I signed during the hiring process. I quit in January 2017, but now I am concerned that there is still some legal arrangement between that firm and I. I do not have a copy of the stuff that I signed, but I am... Read more »
You should be able to simply reach out to your former employer and ask them to send you copy of your employment contract(s). Once you receive your copy, have it reviewed by a good business/employment law attorney to address if there are any lingering noncompete, non-solicitation clauses to which... Read more »
Q: Is there anyway to become a vet tech w/ felonies of drug possession & burglary on record from youthful indescresion?
So I will be able to get board certified?
Whether an employer will hire you is the only test. Private employers can set their own criteria for hiring.
Q: A friend of mine became sexual with a professor of hers. Will he be fired for using authority as a teacher over her?
She thinks she may have been manipulated, even though her actions were consensual. He paid her for work in an art studio outside of school time. She began to like him and she started cheating on her boyfriend. This might destroy her relationship; she and her boyfriend have been together for nearly... Read more »
The professor would not face any criminal charges for a consensual sexual act with a person over 16 years of age unless they are a high school teacher and the student is a student at the same school. Same rules do not apply to college aged individuals.
Q: I was cursed of being a $100 short and got fired what should I do
I was accused and my boss did not contact anyone
You need to schedule an appointment to speak with a local attorney to discuss this, as there is not enough information in your post to answer your question.
Q: I worked for one week and never filled out a W4 or an I9. Can an employer issue paycheck without?
The employer is saying they cannot issue the pay without my tax information. Is that correct? It was only for one week and would prefer to not divulge social security, etc. if not necessary.
Yes. You need to provide the information. This is the only way they can properly report the taxes to the IRS.
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