Right to Work in Georgia
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Georgia is a right-to-work state; employees cannot be compelled to join a union or pay union fees.
How Georgia treats Right to Work
Georgia Code § 34-6-2 protects employees' right to work without union membership or fee obligations. Employers and unions cannot condition employment on union participation or financial contributions. Union-security agreements are prohibited and unenforceable. Georgia's right-to-work law applies statewide and gives workers the freedom to accept or decline union representation without employment consequences.
The general definition of Right to Work
A legal principle that employees cannot be forced to join a union or pay union fees as a job condition.
Right to work is a state law that protects workers from being required to join a labor union or pay union dues in order to keep their job. In right-to-work states, union membership is voluntary. This contrasts with union-security agreements in other states, where workers may be required to join or contribute to a union as a condition of employment.
Read the full Right to Work entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Georgia.