Georgia Employers: New Laws Will Classify More Independent Contractors As Employees, Restrict Local Laws On Work Schedules – Employee Benefits & Compensation
On May 2, 2022, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law HB 389 (Act 809), altering the scope of the employer-employee relationship. This new law is likely to reclassify many independent contractors as employees and trigger a host of assets and obligations for Georgia employers. This measure will become effective on July 1, 2022. Ultimately,…