October 2016
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September 2016
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August 2016
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July 2016
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June 2016
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May 2016
May 3 – Governor Deal signed a law establishing that franchisees and their employees cannot be found to be employees of franchisors
On May 3, 2016, Governor Deal signed a law establishing that franchisees and their employees cannot be found to be employees of franchisors, except in certain situations involving workers’ compensation claims.
The law goes into effect on July 1, 2016
For more information, read Georgia Senate Bill 277.
April 2016
April 26 – Governor Deal signed a law extending the employment protections of National Guard members
On April 26, 2016, Governor Deal signed a law extending employment protections for National Guard members who are called into service to include members of National Guard members of states other than Georgia.
The law goes into effect July 1, 2016.
For more information, read Georgia House Bill 831.
March 2016
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February 2016
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January 2016
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