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GA HB1390
GA HB1390Labor and industrial relations; right of action against a county or city employer for retaliation; provide
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Introduced
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
In Committee
03/23/2022
03/23/2022
Crossed Over
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Passed
04/06/2022
04/06/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2022
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)
Teri Anulewicz (D)*,
William Boddie (D)*,
Stacey Evans (D)*,
Todd Jones (R)*,
Tyler Smith (R)*,
Jan Tankersley (R)*,
Elena Parent (D),
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01 (on 05/02/2022)
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