#Employment Laws and Rules
Link to a variety of federal and state employment-related laws, including those administered by
the U. S. Department of Labor (USDOL). The USDOL Office of Compliance Assistance Policy offers help navigating USDOL employment laws and regulations.
Affirmative Action
Laws and regulations to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all individuals.
- USDOL Affirmative Action Overview. including the laws and regulations.
- Guidelines for Federal Contractors
Child Labor
COBRA (Health Coverage)
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) establishes group health plans for workers who lose health benefits.
- USDOL Continuation of Health Coverage and COBRA Overview
- COBRA FAQs
Disability
The Wagner-Peyser Act created a nationwide system that provides job seeker and employer labor exchange services.
Equal Employment
The Act that grants eligible employees unpaid leave for specific family situations.
- USDOL FMLA Overview. including the law, regulations, and FAQs.
Georgia Employment Related Laws
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
The Act that sets forth the conditions for the temporary employment of foreign workers (aliens) in the United States.
- USDOL INA Overview. including the law, regulations, and compliance assistance information.
Laws and Regulations Enforced by USDOL
Includes: Workplace Safety and Health, Wages and Work Hours, Equal Employment Opportunity, Agricultural Workers, Foreign Workers, Veterans' Protections, Government Contracts, Retirement and Health Benefits, Whistleblower Protections.
- Summary of the Major Laws of the USDOL
- USDOL Compliance Assistance by Major Law
- USDOL Employment Law Guide elaws Advisors - Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Business
- elaws - FirstStep Employment Law Advisor
Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA)
The Act that protects migrant and seasonal agricultural workers.
- USDOL MSPA Overview. including the law, regulations, and compliance assistance information.
- USDOL Employment Law Guide - MSPA. including who is covered, provisions, and sanctions.
New Hire Reporting
Federal and state laws require employers to report newly hired and rehired employees.
- Georgia New Hire Reporting. including information about online reporting and other options.
Unemployment Insurance (UI)
This federal-state program provides temporary benefit payments to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own and meet other eligibility requirements.
- USDOL State UI Benefits Overview
- USDOL UI Tax Overview
- Federal-State Partnership Laws and Agreements
- Unemployment Insurance Rules. sections of the Rules of the Georgia Department of Labor.
- Georgia Code
Whistleblower Protection
Protection from discrimination for workers who exercise safety and health rights enforced by USDOL Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- USDOL Employment Law Guide - Whistleblower Protection Provisions
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
The Act that requires certain employers to provide 60 days advance notice of company closings and mass layoffs.
- USDOL WARN Guide to Advance Notice of Closings and Layoffs. including requirements and general provisions.
Worker Eligibility Verification (New)
Section 2 of the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006 (Act 457) requires public employers, their contractors and subcontractors to verify the work eligibility of all newly hired employees through an electronic federal work authorization program. The new requirements become effective on July 1, 2007
- Georgia Security Immigration Compliance Act
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The Act that reforms federal job training programs and creates a new, comprehensive workforce investment system with local One-Stop Career Centers.
- USDOL WIA Overview. including the law and regulations.
Workplace Safety and Health
USDOL Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to prevent injuries and protect the health of workers.
- USDOL Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). including the laws, regulations, and services.
- USDOL Employment Law Guide - Occupational Safety and Health