What employment practices liability risks does a Georgia business face?

Georgia's WARN Act and various state labor laws create termination exposure, but they are less aggressive than many other states. The most common EPL triggers for Georgia businesses are: wrongful termination claims (particularly post-COVID layoffs and restructurings), racial or gender discrimination allegations, retaliation claims after internal complaints, and ADA accommodation disputes. Most Georgia businesses with 15 or more employees should carry EPL. The $1,500 to $3,000 annual EPL premium prevents the need to self-fund $150,000 to $300,000 in defense costs on a single claim.