§ 45-22-8. Information and Training Standards
Each employer shall be required to comply with the minimum information standards set forth in this subsection. Each employee shall be informed of: The requirements of this Code section; What a material safety data sheet is and the contents of the material safety data sheet for any hazardous chemical to which he is exposed, or […]
§ 45-24-3. State Personnel Oversight Commission
There is created the State Personnel Oversight Commission to be composed of three members appointed by the President of the Senate, three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and three members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint one of the Governor’s appointees as chairperson. Five members of the commission […]
§ 45-22-9. Publication by Employers of List of Hazardous Chemicals in Workplace
On and after July 1, 1989, each employer shall publish in print or electronically in January and July of each year a list of hazardous chemicals that its employees use or are exposed to in the workplace. Such list shall be available for public inspection at the workplace office. A comprehensive list of all hazardous […]
§ 45-22-10. Unlawful Discharge, Disciplining, or Discrimination Against Employees
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged or otherwise discipline or in any manner discriminate against any employee for any of the following reasons: The employee has requested information regarding hazardous chemicals, filed any complaint or action, or has instituted, or caused to be instituted, any proceeding under this chapter; The employee has […]
§ 45-22-11. Filing of Employee Grievances; Termination of Contract by Employer for Violation of Code Section 45-22-4; Ability of Employers to Dismiss or Discipline Employees; Judicial Review of Grievances
In order to enforce the provisions of this chapter, any employee adversely affected by a violation of this chapter by that employee’s employer may file a grievance in accordance with the employer’s established grievance procedures. Appointing authorities shall pursue all complaints concerning occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals. Upon any violation of Code Section 45-22-4 by […]
§ 45-22-12. Sovereign Immunity
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state or any branch, department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state. A violation of the provisions of this chapter shall not be the basis for an action for damages against the state or any […]
§ 45-23-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Drug-free Public Work Force Act of 1990.” History. Code 1981, § 45-23-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 2004, § 1.
§ 45-23-2. Legislative Finding and Declaration
The General Assembly finds that the manufacture, distribution, sale, or possession of controlled substances, marijuana, and other dangerous drugs in an unlawful manner is a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. It is declared to be a primary purpose and goal of this state, of all of its agencies and instrumentalities, and […]
§ 45-23-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Controlled substance” means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of the term “controlled substance” in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21. “Convicted” or “conviction” refers to a final conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction or the acceptance of a plea of guilty. “Dangerous […]
§ 45-23-4. Suspension or Termination of Public Employee Convicted of Drug Offense
Any public employee who is convicted for the first time, under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state, of any criminal offense involving the manufacture, distribution, sale, or possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, or a dangerous drug shall be suspended from his or her public employment for a period […]