Core practice
Labor & Employment Law
Employment and Labor Law in Georgia
Contracts, policies, classification, and termination process are aligned with the Labor Code of Georgia before notices go out or disputes harden.
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Who We Help
This service is built for
This service is built for
- Companies hiring staff in Georgia for the first time.
- International businesses comparing employee and contractor models.
- Employers updating contracts, internal rules, or termination procedures.
- Employees and managers dealing with termination, unpaid amounts, or workplace disputes.
What We Handle
Where we add legal value
Where we add legal value
- Employment contract drafting and review under Georgian labor law.
- Termination and severance risk analysis before notice is issued or challenged.
- Independent contractor versus employee classification review for international operators.
- Workplace policy, leave, and compliance guidance tied to the Labor Code of Georgia.
Key Checkpoints
What matters under Georgian law
What matters under Georgian law
- The Labor Code sets baseline rules for contract content, leave, working time, and employee protections.
- Many disputes begin with informal arrangements that were never documented correctly in the first place.
- Termination requires careful process and evidence; rushed decisions can create leverage for claims.
Document Prep
Documents to prepare before we start
Documents to prepare before we start
- Current employment contract or offer documents.
- Internal policies, handbooks, or workplace rules if they exist.
- Payroll or leave records relevant to the issue.
- Communications relating to performance, notice, or dispute.
- Description of the role, reporting line, and working arrangement.
Common Mistakes
Where clients lose time, leverage, or money
Where clients lose time, leverage, or money
- Using imported employment templates that do not match Georgian law.
- Treating contractors like employees without reviewing classification risk.
- Issuing termination notices before documenting grounds and process.
- Leaving salary, overtime, leave, or confidentiality clauses too vague to enforce properly.
Supporting Guides
Read before you start
Practical guides to questions clients commonly ask before a Case Assessment.
Employment Contracts in Georgia: Required Terms and Drafting Rules
Georgia's Labour Code requires a written employment agreement when labour relations last more than one month and specifies the essential terms that the agreement must contain.
Termination and Severance in Georgia: Notice, Grounds and Challenge Periods
Georgia's Labour Code ties termination to statutory grounds and sets specific notice, severance, written-reason and challenge rules for particular employer-initiated terminations.
Client Prep
Employer Compliance Checklist
Check contract essentials, leave rules, worker classification, and termination documentation before employment issues escalate.