Georgia is an at-will employment state. This means a worker can be fired for any reason, unless the termination would violate an existing written employment contract or unless the termination would violate state or federal statutes. There are some common law...
A will is meant to represent the final wishes of the testator with regard to the distribution of their property after their death. If executed properly, a will is legally binding, and it is not easy to convince a Georgia probate court to disregard the instructions...
When attempting to acquire a parcel of land, a Georgia resident will likely follow the common practice of securing a contract for its purchase and paying the required sales amount to obtain it under the law. Real estate transactions that follow this process are common...
A mechanic’s lien is a legal tool that allows contractors to protect the investment of their time and material to ensure payment. In Georgia, a mechanic's lien must be filed within 30 days of delivery and enforced within a year. How to file a lien? Filing a lien is...
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeks to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The laws put in place by the EEOC outline the groups that should receive protection against these actions. Workers aged 40 and older fall into...
Employees do not always turn out to be the match you hoped for when you originally hired them. You hate to terminate anyone on your workforce, but you feel doing so is ideal for everyone. Have you considered the risks involved with terminating workers? Chron breaks...
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two parties. Different jurisdictions set their own rules for what makes a contract binding, but there are some basic components that tend to remain consistent. Note that in some jurisdictions, a contract may also be...