Bill > HB1157

This bill repeals a Georgia law that prevented local governments from mandating specific wages, employment benefits (like health insurance or paid time off), or work schedules for private employers. Previously, this law, known as Code Section 34-4-3.1, stated that any requirements by a local government entity (such as a county or city) for employers to pay certain wages or provide benefits beyond what state or federal law already required were preempted, meaning they were invalid. It also prohibited local governments from influencing the wages or benefits offered by their vendors or contractors. The bill effectively removes these restrictions, allowing local governments to potentially enact their own rules regarding wages, benefits, and scheduling for businesses operating within their jurisdictions, while still allowing them to set these rules for their own employees.

Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72726