Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Georgia

Response to: Maternity Leave Question

No, not all employers are required to give full paid maternity leave in Georgia. There is no law that requires all Georgia employers to provide for such benefit. You can negotiate and contract with your employer for such fringe benefits. There is a Federal law, Family Medical Leave Act, and some states have their own version, which will allow for you to take time off to care for children, other family members who are ill, etc., but even so, there are criteria that you, as an employee must meet to qualify. Employers who are within the definition of the statute must have all the required elements in order for the statute to apply to them. I recommend you contact an attorney because you will need to provide more information in order for an attorney to provide you with an evaluation of your situation.