Labor & Employment
Employment of Foreigners in Georgia: New Rules for Employers and Employees
What changed in the employment of foreigners from 1 March 2026: the right to work, the annual quota, exemptions and employer liability.
Core Legal Practice
Labor & Employment Law in Georgia
We assist employers and employees with employment contracts, workplace documentation, termination procedures and labor-related disputes, helping identify and address legal risks at an early stage.
Who we help
- Employers drafting or updating employment contracts
- Businesses developing internal employment policies and procedures
- Employers dealing with employee termination
- Employees facing employment-related legal issues or disputes
What we handle
- Employment contract drafting and review
- Internal employment policies and procedures
- Termination procedure and legal risk assessment
- Working hours and leave-related legal matters
- Employee vs. independent contractor classification
- Pre-litigation support in labor disputes
- Representation before relevant authorities and courts, where applicable
Key legal checkpoints
- Labor Code of Georgia
- Employment contract requirements
- Working time and leave
- Termination requirements and procedures
- Employee vs. independent contractor classification
- Applicable procedural deadlines
Common mistakes
- Using outdated or foreign employment contract templates
- Misclassifying contractors
- Terminating employment without proper documentation or legal assessment
- Using unclear provisions on remuneration, working hours or leave
- Missing statutory requirements or deadlines
What you can expect
- Properly drafted and reviewed employment documents
- Clear understanding of employment rights and obligations
- Identification of key labor-law risks
- Legal support with termination and labor disputes
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Frequently asked questions
Is a written employment contract required?
Yes. Under Georgian labour legislation, an employment contract should be concluded in writing where the employment relationship lasts for more than one month. The contract should clearly set out the essential terms of employment.
What should an employment contract include?
An employment contract should include the essential terms of the employment relationship, including the position and description of work, place of work, working and rest time, remuneration, overtime rules where applicable, duration of the contract, leave, termination conditions, and other terms required by Georgian labour legislation.
What are the rules on paid leave?
Employees are generally entitled to at least 24 working days of paid annual leave per year.
What are the legal requirements for terminating employment?
Employment may be terminated only on a ground permitted by Georgian labour legislation. Depending on the ground for termination, the employer may have specific notice, compensation, documentation, or other procedural obligations.
What is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor?
An employee works within an employment relationship governed by labour legislation, typically under the employer's organizational direction and control. An independent contractor provides services under a civil-law agreement and is generally responsible for performing the agreed service or delivering the agreed result. The actual nature of the relationship is important, not only the title used in the contract.