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GA HB501
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Silcox
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AI Summary
- Expands age discrimination protections by removing the upper age cap of 70, making it unlawful to refuse to hire or discharge any individual 40 years of age or older solely on the basis of age (previously limited to ages 40–70)
- Repeals existing Georgia Code sections requiring employment certificates for minors, including provisions on certificate issuance, contents, disposition upon termination, and revocation by the Commissioner of Labor
- Prohibits any state government entity or political subdivision from requiring minors under 18 to obtain employment certificates, certificates of age, or youth work permits as a condition of employment
- Authorizes minors aged 14 and older to work outside of school hours in lawn, garden, and shrubbery care for their employer, including on factory or mill grounds, provided the employer covers the minor under an accident/sickness insurance or workers' compensation plan
- Preserves the Commissioner of Labor's authority to investigate the true age of any employed minor and require production of relevant records
Legislative Description
Minors; employment certificate requirements; repeal certain provisions
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Industry and Labor2/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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