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GA HB831

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Smyre

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends existing private employer reemployment protections to members of another state's National Guard who have been called to state-sponsored active duty by that state's Governor
  • Requires private employers to reemploy members who were discharged or suspended due to active state service, provided the member is qualified and applies for reemployment within 10 days of discharge or suspension
  • Tolls the 10-day reemployment application deadline for members of the Georgia National Guard or any other reserve component of the U.S. armed forces who are still serving in active state service when they receive notice of discharge or suspension, with the deadline beginning the day after service ends
  • Amends Code Section 38-2-280 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs reemployment rights in private industry, injunctions to compel reemployment, and Attorney General assistance

Legislative Description

"Protecting Guardmen's Employment Act"; enact

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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