Employment Lawyers in Georgia

Our team of employment lawyers in Georgia can offer an in-depth presentation on employment regulations applicable in this country. Our attorneys have the necessary legal expertise to represent any interested party in various matters deriving from the employment law, therefore you can always get in touch with our team, who will offer suitable legal solutions to your inquiries.

What are the main legal services your team can offer?

Our employment lawyers in Georgia can assist both employers and employees in a wide range of legal matters. In the list below, you can observe some of the main legal services we offer in connection to employment:

1. legal assistance on the current law and procedures;
2. drafting and signing employment contracts in accordance with the legal requirements;
3. assistance fortermination of employment;
4. legal representation in employment-related disputes (some of which can be resolved in a competent Georgian court);
5. payroll services.

What are the main ways to resolve employment disputes?

In Georgia, an employment dispute can be resolved through the following legal means:

1. negotiation;
2. mediation;
3. court proceedings.

What is the minimum employment age in Georgia?  

The legally recognized minimum age when a person can be employed here is of 16 years old. However, according to the Article 4.2 of the Labor Code, a person with an age under 16 years old may beemployed in Georgiaonly if his or her custodian may provide a legal consent.  

How can companies hire employees in Georgia?

Local and foreign companies can hire employees with the help of our team of lawyers in Georgia. Hiring employees can be completed through the employment contract, which must contain a set of provisions on which our attorneys can offer legal advice to both parties involved in the contract (the legal implications of the agreement, ways to resolve disputes, ways to terminate employment and many others).

What are the main provisions of an employment contract in Georgia?

Our lawyers can present how an employment contract should look like and the implications of the provisions of this document, which must contain specific details on all of the following:

1. the date the contract enters into effect which will be the same with the day of the actual start of the working period;
2. the position and the type of work to be performed;
3. the duration of the work day/ week and rest time;
4. the gross salary, as well as the net amount earned by the employee;
5. the compensation for overtime (if applicable);
6. details about paid leave, as well as unpaid leaves, and procedures for obtaining them.

In what language can I write an employment contract in Georgia?

Article 13 of the Labor Code of Georgia stipulates that an employment agreement can be written in a language that is understandable by both parties involved. In most cases, work contracts are written in Georgian, given that the majority of the employees and employers are Georgian.

Is there a trial period?

Yes. When hiring a new employee, the law stipulates that the parties can agree on a trial period which can’t have a duration longer than 6 months.

Can I hire interns?

Yes. Theemployment lawregulates the legal framework for internships, which can take place in the following conditions:

1. the intern does unpaid internship – in this case, the maximum duration of the contract can be 6 months;
2. the intern completes a paid internship program – the contract can have a duration of up to 1 year.

How many hours do Georgian employees work?

As a general rule, theLabor Coderespects the main conditions used in other European countries, which have implemented the 40-hour week period. This timeframe can be divided into 8-hour shifts that can be planned during the morning, afternoon, and/or night (special rest time is provided for night shifts).

What are the rules for paid and unpaid leave in Georgia?

People working in Georgia are entitled to 24 days of paid leave and 15 days of unpaid leave per year (provided that a 2 weeks’ notice is given). However, companies can also decide otherwise, choosing to increase the number of paid leave of absence days.

Are there any national holidays?

Yes.Georgiahas 18 national holidays (including 17 May, added in 2024), during which most employees do not work. These free days are separate from the other days employees are entitled to (paid and unpaid leave).

What are the main taxes associated with employment in Georgia?

Here are the main aspects to consider when it comes to the taxation of employees (who can also obtain deductions under Georgia’s double tax treaties if they are foreigners):

• the personal income tax is levied at a flat rate of 20%;
• the employer’s payroll contribution for pension rights is 2%;
• employees will pay the same pension contribution of 2% which will be withheld at source and which is one of the lowest in Europe.

What is the legislation regulating employment matters in Georgia?

The relations between anemployee and an employer are stated in the Labor Code of Georgia, which is applicable, as stated by the Article 1, on the national territory of the country. Other laws that provide for employment in Georgia are:

• the Civil Code;
• the Occupational Safety Act;
• the Labor Migration Law;
• Decree No. 417 on Employment of Migrant Workers.

Can I receive immigration services for employment purposes?

Yes, if you are a business owner and want to hire foreign skilled migrants, our immigration lawyers are at your service with everything that has to do applying for work and residence permits.

Businessmen are invited to contact our law firm in Georgia for legal advice on the employment legislation available in this country.