Bill > HB524

This bill amends Georgia law to protect public and private employees who are elected to public office from employment termination solely because of their elected status. Specifically, the bill prevents employers from firing an employee who holds an elected office unless the official duties of that elected position prevent the employee from performing more than 51% of their job duties. Additionally, the bill provides that any appointed public employee who serves in an elected office is entitled to a mandatory leave of absence without pay while fulfilling their elected office responsibilities. The legislation aims to ensure that individuals who choose to serve in elected positions are not penalized in their primary employment, while also recognizing that significant conflicts in job responsibilities could still potentially lead to employment termination. This change applies to employees at various levels of government, including state, county, municipal, school district, and other political subdivisions.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70504