Gov’t embraces new laws to protect workers’ rights

The Government of Georgia and the Ministry of Justice are embracing new legislation that protects the working rights of Georgian citizens working abroad and foreigners seeking jobs in Georgia. 

The new law came into force on November 1, making it obligatory for foreign businesses employing Georgians abroad to register their entities with Georgia’s Public Registry Agency.

The businesses have until May 1, 2016 to address the state agency. If they don’t do this by the deadline, the business’ activities will be classed as illegal and the business must pay a 500 GEL fine, or a 1,000 GEL fine if the misdemeanor is repeated.

Georgia’s Justice Ministry said introducing this new legislation would protect the interests of Georgian citizens who worked abroad and decrease the possibility of risks, as businesses will be obligated to provide a detailed description of its activities.  

Similarly, local businesses that operated in Georgia and employed foreign staff must also register their business with the Georgia’s Public Registry Agency.

The Ministry said registration would decrease the flow of unqualified or unprofessional workers into the country and supported the interests of local workers.

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