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On April 4, 2022, The Georgia Legislature adopted HB 1390, thereby creating a cause of action for damages and other relief against certain local government employer who retaliate against employees because they complained of, reported, objected to, or engaged in certain other activities reflecting their opposition to sexual harassment. Governor Kemp is expected to sign HB 1390 into law. This article provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding HB 1390.

On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Biden signed several Executive Orders as part of a new, six-part plan (“Plan”) to address the current spike in COVID infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, largely attributed to unvaccinated individuals.

Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Georgia. These attorneys are selected via peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation.

In the last year of his administration, President Obama issued a “State Call to Action on Non-Compete Agreements,” identifying those agreements as having “the potential to hold back wages and entrepreneurship.” President Obama called upon states to reduce their “misuse.”

In a much anticipated decision on the applicability and scope of sovereign immunity to Georgia municipalities, the Georgia Supreme Court has reaffirmed the public policy of the State that municipalities are immune from liability for damages, absent a waiver by the General Assembly.

Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Georgia. These attorneys are selected via peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation.

With only 12 days until the inauguration of President-elect Biden and the legislative work of the 117th Congress, we are focused on the first 100 days of the new administration. Here are some predictions about what to expect in the labor and employment space:

The FDA just authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. Given this exciting development, employers ask whether they can require employees to take the vaccine as soon as possible.

Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Georgia. These attorneys are selected via peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation.

Georgia businesses may defeat COVID-19 claims and lawsuits if they demonstrate compliance with the Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act (“Act”). The Act protects a broad range of individuals, businesses, governmental bodies, religious organizations, and educational institutions from state law claims related to the transmission of COVID-19.

Employers are now experiencing a surge of novel legal claims brought by current and former employees relating directly and indirectly to the pandemic. As a result, employers must consider the potential for such claims as they take personnel actions and implement other decisions affecting their employees in this current environment.

This Client Alert presents information for employers in responding to Covid-19’s impact on the workplace. It is organized into three sections: · Stage 1 Preparedness · Stage 2 Preparedness · Legal and Practical Considerations (that overlap Stage 1 and Stage 2) We hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions about this content or other issues associated with Covid-19, please reach out to your Elarbee Thompson attorney.

AMERICUS, GEORGIA: March 19, 2019 – In a time of alarmingly high numbers of reports discrimination and harassment across the county, the City of Americus leads in prevention with its “Anti-Harassment Training.” Sessions were held over a three-day period last week for all employees conducted by employment law firm Elarbee Thompson based in Atlanta.

Partners Read Gignilliat and Sean Libby have been working closely with the Department of Administrative Services and Office of the Inspector General to assist them in the implementation of the Governor’s Executive Order 01.14.19.02 regarding the prevention of sexual harassment in the Executive Branch of State government. Read and Sean assisted DOAS and the OIG in the drafting of the Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Investigative Guidelines, and have also designed and will be conducting training for designated investigators from each Executive Branch agency. On March 6, 2019, Read and Sean were asked to attend a press conference with Governor Kemp and DOAS and OIG officials to announce the rollout of the new Policy, accompanying procedures, and training.

Elarbee Thompson's Brent Wilson will be participating at this rare event at which all NLRB members and the General Counsel will be in attendance.