Managing employee complaints effectively is essential to maintaining a healthy business environment. An effective employee complaint procedure can provide an employer with legal defenses in the event of a civil action and foster a positive workplace where employees feel they are heard and treated justly. Below we review the steps for handling employee complaints, including receipt of the employee’s complaint, the Read More
At-Will Employment: A Business Guide
The term “at-will employment” may be familiar to many, since it is the default rule under Georgia law, per O.C.G.A. § 34-7-1. But at-will employment is not a panacea for every difficult employment situation or decision. And blithely relying on the right can result in unexpected complications for the unwary employer. Below, we provide an overview of at-will employment within the context of Georgia law. Next, we Read More
