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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 book
These articles answer the long-tail questions clients usually ask before they submit the contact form.
Employment Contracts in Georgia: What Must Be Written Down
A practical guide to Georgian employment contracts, including mandatory terms, common drafting mistakes, and what employers should document before hiring.
Termination and Severance in Georgia: Employer Risk Points
A practical overview of termination risk in Georgia, including process, documentation, severance exposure, and why rushed exits create avoidable disputes.
Client Prep
Employer Compliance Checklist
Check contract essentials, leave rules, worker classification, and termination documentation before employment issues escalate.