State reference · GA
Georgia ADA + employment hiring law
Georgia Equal Employment for Persons with Disabilities Code, O.C.G.A. § 34-6A-1 et seq.. Enforced by EEOC Atlanta District Office. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Georgia Equal Employment for Persons with Disabilities Code is codified at O.C.G.A. § 34-6A-1 et seq..
Prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment. Georgia's Fair Employment Practices Act (O.C.G.A. § 45-19-20) covers state employees only.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
EEOC Atlanta District Office
Agency website: https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/atlanta/location
Georgia does not have a comprehensive private-sector state Fair Employment Practices Agency for ADA-equivalent claims; charges are filed directly with the EEOC.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under O.C.G.A. § 34-6A-2(2).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Georgia case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Georgia-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Georgia?
Georgia Equal Employment for Persons with Disabilities Code, codified at O.C.G.A. § 34-6A-1 et seq.. Prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment. Georgia's Fair Employment Practices Act (O.C.G.A. § 45-19-20) covers state employees only.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Georgia?
EEOC Atlanta District Office. Georgia does not have a comprehensive private-sector state Fair Employment Practices Agency for ADA-equivalent claims; charges are filed directly with the EEOC.
What employer-size threshold applies in Georgia?
15+ employees under O.C.G.A. § 34-6A-2(2).
How does Georgia interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Georgia employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Georgia does not have a comprehensive private-sector state Fair Employment Practices Agency for ADA-equivalent claims; charges are filed directly with the EEOC.
Where can I read the Georgia statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: O.C.G.A. § 34-6A-1 et seq.. Agency: EEOC Atlanta District Office at https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/atlanta/location. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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