Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia
Laws pertaining to employment contracting in the State of Georgia
Some years ago Microsoft settled a case in the State of Washington with contractors who had been under the employment of a contacting firm for over a year. The case was settled after the courts determined that the contractors were denied benefits ect. I have been employed by a contracting firm for 2 years at a major fortune 50 firm in Atlanta. Many of my younger co-workers have been brought in as perm employee's while I and other older workers are still waiting even though I have been here for 2 years or mor, most of my younger counterparts have been here for 1 year or less and have been given positions. Are there laws in Georgia similar the to the one in the State of Washington protecting long term contractors. It was of my understanding that after one year you must be made perm?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Laws pertaining to employment contracting in the State of Georgia
There is no law that requires a company to employ independent contractors after a certain length of time; however, there may an issue regarding whether you are legally an independent contractor or an employee. There are a number of factors, e.g. set hours, office space, uniforms.
If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.
The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq
MacGregor Lyon, LLC
Promenade II
1230 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 1900
Atlanta Georgia 30309
Phone 404.942.3545
Fax 404.795.0993
www.macgregorlyon.com
Confidentiality Notice
This message is being sent by or on behalf of a lawyer. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
