Labor & Employment

passed · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 2097: Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta; commend

This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta for its work helping individuals reenter society after incarceration. It highlights the organization's services, which include job training, placement, and wage support that have helped hundreds of people find employment. The resolution also notes the program's success in reducing recidivism and increasing long-term job stability through partnerships with various local and state agencies. This measure does not change laws or allocate new funding but serves to honor the organization's contributions to the community.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill commends an organization reducing recidivism and aiding reentry, directly supporting criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill commends an organization providing job training, placement, and wage support to help formerly incarcerated individuals reenter the workforce.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Workforce Development

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 27, 2026

HR 1858: Georgia's congressional delegation; pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act and codify permanent protections for essential federal employees during government shutdowns; urge

A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's congressional delegation to pass the Essential Worker Pay Protection Act and codify permanent protections for essential federal employees during government shutdowns; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill advocates for essential worker pay protection and permanent protections during government shutdowns, directly supporting workers' rights and employment standards.90% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 27, 2026

HR 1857: Education, Department of; increase teacher compensation and establish a salary structure indexed to the cost of living to ensure competitive, sustainable wages; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education to increase teacher compensation and establish a salary structure indexed to the cost of living to ensure competitive, sustainable wages for educators in this state; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill urges increased teacher compensation and salary structure indexed to cost of living, indicating support for funding essential public services and educator wages.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly urges increasing teacher compensation and establishing cost-of-living indexed salaries, directly supporting educators and improving educational workforce stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases teacher compensation and establishes cost-of-living indexed salary structure, directly supporting worker wages and employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 1754: House Study Committee on Georgia Teacher Planning and Duty-Free Lunch; create

This bill establishes a House Study Committee to investigate teacher planning time and duty-free lunch policies in Georgia schools. The committee, consisting of six House members appointed by the Speaker, will examine issues like substitute teacher funding and planning time waivers that affect educators. It will study conditions related to teacher support, including how substitute teacher funding has remained unchanged since 1985 and how planning time is often lost due to staffing shortages. The committee will produce a report with findings and potential policy recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates study committee to investigate teacher planning time and duty-free lunch policies, indicating intent to improve teacher support and working conditions in schools75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes committee to investigate teacher working conditions including planning time and substitute funding, aiming to improve educator support and address staffing issues.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Teachers

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 1819: Birth Responders Day; May 8, 2026; recognize

This bill designates May 8, 2026, as Birth Responders Day to recognize the work of Birth Responders, an organization founded by Safira Zayas that provides maternal transport, emergency support, and wellness services. The resolution honors the organization's mission to improve maternal health outcomes for women and families in Georgia, particularly in underserved and rural communities. It also acknowledges the initiative's efforts to create career opportunities for birth workers and promote education on infant safety and emergency preparedness. The bill is a ceremonial proclamation with no changes to existing laws or funding.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill recognizes Birth Responders organization that creates career opportunities for birth workers and promotes education, indirectly supporting labor development in maternal health sector75% confidence

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passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SR 1023: Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day; recognize March 25, 2026

This Senate resolution formally recognizes March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day to raise awareness about heat-related risks in Georgia. The bill highlights how rising temperatures disproportionately affect vulnerable groups such as older women, outdoor workers, and low-income residents, while commending community leaders for promoting heat safety education. It acknowledges the efforts of Hugi Hernandez and Egreenews in creating educational content about extreme heat and supports the development of a statewide Heat Action Plan. The resolution authorizes the distribution of copies to the public and press to further disseminate information about heat resilience and preparedness.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes heat safety awareness and environmental education, addressing climate-related risks to vulnerable populations75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill highlights heat-related risks affecting outdoor workers and promotes heat safety education, indirectly supporting workplace safety for vulnerable workers.65% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 1493: Georgia Worker Empowerment Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations; to repeal and reserve Code Section 20-2-989.10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to collective bargaining not permitted or fostered; to repeal and reserve Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to resolution of wages, hours, and working conditions of firefighters; to amend Code Section 45-7-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to voluntary contributions by state employees through payroll deductions to certain not for profit organizations; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees, so as to repeal and reserve Article 1, relating to strikes by public employees; to amend Code Section 50-5-72 of the O.C.G.A., relating to construction and public works contracts conducted by department, advertising costs, and exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill amends labor laws to repeal restrictions on collective bargaining and firefighter wage resolutions, indicating support for worker rights and organizing.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 588: Labor and Industrial Relations, Revenue and Taxation, and Social Services; certain protections of caregivers; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34, 48, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, revenue and taxation, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for certain protections of caregivers; to provide for duration of sick leave; to revise a definition; to increase the tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide for no displacement from other programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses, directly providing tax relief under Revenue and Taxation subject.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses, directly supporting healthcare access and reducing financial barriers for caregivers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides caregiver protections, extends sick leave duration, and increases tax credits for caregiving expenses - directly advancing worker benefits and protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Paid Leave

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1173: DeAndre Thompson Parental Bereavement Protection Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 34, and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, labor and industrial relations, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to provide for limited bereavement leave and limited extended compassionate leave for certain employees under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain employer actions; to provide for a cause of action and remedy; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides bereavement leave and prohibits employer retaliation, protecting workers' rights under labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Paid Leave

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1331: Georgia Minimum Wage Law; minimum wage pay to workers whose compensation consists wholly or partially of gratuities; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Minimum Wage Law," so as to provide for minimum wage pay to workers whose compensation consists wholly or partially of gratuities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures tipped workers receive minimum wage, protecting earnings and strengthening labor rights under Georgia Minimum Wage Law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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