§ 34-1-7. Definitions; Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Injunction; Requirements; Hearing; Notice and Service; Notification of Law Enforcement Agencies
As used in this Code section, the term: “Course of conduct” means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose including following or stalking an employee to or from the place of work; entering the workplace of an employee; following an […]
§ 34-1-8. Veterans’ Preference Employment Policy; Use Not a Violation
As used in this Code section, the term: “Employer” means any person engaged in business and having one or more employees, but does not include the federal government, state, or any political subdivision of the state. “Veteran” means an individual who served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States and was […]
§ 34-1-9. Franchisee nor Franchisee’s Employee Shall Be Deemed to Be Employee of Franchisor; Applicability
As used in this Code section, the terms “franchisee” and “franchisor” shall have the same meanings as provided in 16 C.F.R. Section 436.1 as such existed on August 26, 2015. Notwithstanding any order issued by the federal government or any agreement entered into with the federal government by a franchisor or a franchisee, neither a […]
§ 34-1-10. Use of Sick Leave for Care of Immediate Family Members
As used in this Code section, the term: “Employee” means an individual who works for salary, wages, or other remuneration for an employer for at least 30 hours per week. “Employee stock ownership plan” shall have the same meaning as provided in Section 4975(e)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. Section 4975(e)(7). “Employer” means […]
§ 34-1-6. Employer Obligation to Provide Time for Women to Express Breast Milk for Infant Child
As used in this Code section, the term “employer” means any person or entity that employs one or more employees; provided, however, that such term shall not include the state and its political subdivisions. An employer shall provide break time of a reasonable duration to an employee who desires to express breast milk at the […]
§ 34-1-2. Prohibition of Age Discrimination in Employment
No person, firm, association, or corporation carrying on or conducting within this state any business requiring the employment of labor shall refuse to hire, employ, or license nor shall such person, firm, association, or corporation bar or discharge from employment any individual between the ages of 40 and 70 years, solely upon the ground of […]
§ 34-1-3. Discrimination Against Employee for Attending a Judicial Proceeding in Response to a Court Order or Process; Exception to Applicability of Code Section
It shall be unlawful for any employer or the agent of such employer to discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize an employee because the employee is absent from his or her employment for the purpose of attending a judicial proceeding in response to a subpoena, summons for jury duty, or other court order or process which […]
§ 34-1-4. Employer Immunity for Disclosure of Information Regarding Job Performance
As used in this Code section, the term: “Employee” means any person who is employed by an employer described in paragraph (2) of this subsection. “Employer” means any individual engaged in a business, corporation, S-corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited liability partnership, sole proprietorship, association, or government entity. An employer as defined in subsection (a) […]
§ 34-1-5. “Multiracial” Classification Required on Forms
As used in this Code section, the term “multiracial” means having parents of different races. All written forms, applications, questionnaires, and other written documents or materials produced by or for or used by any person, firm, association, or corporation conducting business within this state requiring the employment of labor which request information on the racial […]