This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
The short answer is no. Georgia does not have a wrongful termination statute. Georgia is an at-will employment state, which means either party can terminate the employment relationship at will at any time for any reason without any recourse.
Georgia also does not recognize a claim for “wrongful termination,” as Georgia is an “employment-at-will” state. This means that, in the absence of an enforceable employment contract or a violation of any anti-discrimination laws or federal statutes, employees in Georgia can be terminated at will.
At-Will Employment in Florida and Georgia Florida and Georgia are both “at-will” employment states. This term essentially means that your employer can terminate your employment at any time, for almost any reason—or no reason at all—without prior notice.
Know that Georgia prohibits termination for discriminatory reasons or retaliation. Understand that violating an employment contract can also be wrongful termination. Be aware that public policy violations are grounds for wrongful termination.
No one in Georgia may be fired, demoted, forced to quit (constructively discharged in legal terms) or treated unfairly due to illegal discrimination.
Types of Wrongful Termination: Discrimination. Breach of Contract. Family or Medical Leave. Retaliation.