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Employment and HR law in Georgia
Employment contracts, internal rules, terminations and the employment of foreign nationals.
Employment documentation that complies with the Labour Code of Georgia, advice on disciplinary matters and terminations, and the legal side of hiring foreign nationals, from the right to work to the residence permit.
Employing staff in Georgia: the essentials
Employment in Georgia is governed by the Labour Code of Georgia. The documents an employer needs cover the terms the Code requires, the internal labour regulations, confidentiality, and the ownership of the work and intellectual property employees create, which matters especially for IT and creative businesses.
A foreign national employed in Georgia needs a residence basis and, where it applies, the right to work; the State Services Development Agency decides on a work residence permit within 30, 20 or 10 days for an official fee of 300, 450 or 600 GEL. Payroll calculations and declarations are an accounting task rather than a legal one, so we coordinate with your accountant or our accounting partner to keep contracts, payroll and permits consistent. Terminations and disciplinary steps are where most employment disputes begin, which is why we advise before a decision is communicated, not after.
Who it is for
- Employers in Georgia
- Companies hiring foreign staff
- Foreign companies with a team in Georgia
What is included
- Employment contract templates
- Internal labour regulations
- Advice on terminations
- Compliance for foreign employees
- Confidentiality and IP clauses
Not included
- Payroll
- Representation in court (quoted separately)
- Translation of extensive policies
How it works
Review of current documents
Drafting
Implementation
Ongoing advice
Timeline: One to three weeks
Fees
Our professional fee
Fixed quote after assessment
Professional fees in US dollars, excluding government fees, notary, translation and apostille costs.
Government fees (paid to the state)
No registry fee for this service. Any other official fees are passed on at cost.
Documents we will need
- Current contracts and policies
- Overview of staff and roles
- Details of any foreign employees
- Planned changes
Questions about this service
Are internal labour regulations mandatory?
Several matters must be set out in writing for employees; we prepare a compliant set adapted to the business.
Can a Georgian company employ a foreign national?
Yes. The employee needs a residence basis and, where it applies, the right to work, which we arrange alongside the employment documents.
Why is this service quoted?
The work depends on the number of staff, the documents in place and the issues involved.
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