Georgia
Guide to Georgia leave laws. Georgia follows federal FMLA requirements. Learn about employer obligations and employee protections.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory requirement
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state-mandated sick leave
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Voting Time: Up to 2 hours (paid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA + 6 months unpaid for Georgia Guard (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain FMLA records for 3 years, Track employee eligibility
Employer notice: FMLA notice requirements
Employee notice: 30 days for foreseeable leave
Penalties: FMLA violations subject to federal penalties
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Confederate Memorial Day: 2025-04-28
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Frequently asked questions
Does Georgia require paid sick leave?
No, Georgia has no state-mandated paid sick leave law for private employers.
Does Georgia have paid family leave?
No, Georgia does not have a state paid family leave program. Only federal FMLA applies.
What leave are Georgia employers required to provide?
Georgia employers must comply with federal FMLA, jury duty protections, voting leave, and military leave requirements.
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