Age discrimination - Georgia

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. For example, the state law includes an exemption for a bona fide occupational qualification, as well as an exemption for a seniority or merit system. Georgia also has laws covering public employers.

State

Contacts

Commission on Equal Opportunity

Department of Labor

Regulations

Georgia Code Ann. Title 34, Section 34-1-2

For public employers:

Georgia Code Ann. Title 45, Chapter 19, Article 2. Fair Employment Practices

Federal

Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Regulations

29 CFR Part 1625, Age Discrimination in Employment Act

29 CFR 1626, Procedures — Age Discrimination in Employment Act

29 CFR 1627, Records to be Made or Kept Relating to Age: Notices to be Posted: Administrative Exemptions