It is a common practice in Georgia for someone who holds a judgment to garnish the debtor’s wages to satisfy the debt. Georgia law allows the garnishment of wages, independent contractor compensation, payments for goods, bank accounts, and any other money that is owed by any person or entity to the debtor. The garnishment statute […]
Georgia Referendum On Restrictive Covenants In Employment Agreements
By Mari L. Myer, The Myer Law Firm, Decatur, Georgia 1 Georgia has long had a reputation for being very friendly to employers except in one area: it is difficult to enforce a post-employment restriction against an employee either competing with the employer or soliciting business from the employer’s customers. These restrictions are commonly referred […]
Employee Background Checks
EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS: WHAT CAN AN EMPLOYER DO? One of the dilemmas facing employers and employees alike is whether to conduct – or agree to – employee background checks as a part of the hiring process. In the current economy, employees are less likely to decline permission for a background check because they need the […]
Disputes Involving Computer Systems–Part II
Note: This is Part Two of a two-part article regarding disputes involving computer systems that are governed by the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”). Part One addressed acceptance, rejection and revocation of acceptance of goods. This Part Two will address issues that may arise during litigation over nonconforming goods. You can read Part One here. Once […]
Disputes Involving Computer Systems–Part I
Note: This is Part One of a two-part article regarding disputes involving computer systems that are governed by the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”). Part One will address acceptance, rejection and revocation of acceptance of goods. Part Two will address issues that may arise during litigation over nonconforming goods. You can read Part Two here. Businesses […]
