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GA HB1390

GA HB1390
Labor and industrial relations; right of action against a county or city employer for retaliation; provide


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Introduced
02/17/2022
In Committee
03/23/2022
Crossed Over
03/15/2022
Passed
04/06/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for a right of action against a local government for retaliation; to provide for a definition; to provide for elements of such right; to provide for civil relief; to provide for corrective or remedial action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Georgia's labor and industrial relations laws to provide a right of action against local governments (counties, municipalities, and consolidated governments) for retaliation against employees or individuals working in a similar capacity who have opposed, reported, or participated in investigations related to sexual harassment. The bill defines "sexual harassment" and outlines the elements of the right of action, including potential civil relief and corrective or remedial actions that the local government may take. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.

Committee Categories

Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01 (on 05/02/2022)

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