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Labour Code Compliance after the 2020 Reform

Practical compliance with Georgian labour law: contracts, working time, discrimination, fixed-term work and labour inspection.

In development · contributors wanted

Key features

Evidence-basedBuilt on sourced GILS analyses and official data; every figure is cited.
Expert-authoredModules written and reviewed by named specialists in the field.
CertificateCertificate of Completion from GMJ Academy and GILS after the final assessment.

Introduction to the course

The 2020 Labour Code reform changed the rules on working time, overtime, rest, equality and inspection. This course turns the law into practice: contracts, working time, fixed-term work, anti-discrimination and preparing for inspection, with Georgian examples throughout.

Why this course

  • The 2020 reform, adopted on 29 September 2020, introduced rules on working time, overtime, night work, rest, equal pay and anti-discrimination; the Labour Inspection Service received a full mandate from 2021.
  • Fixed-term contracts, overtime and discrimination remain frequent areas of dispute.
  • This course focuses on the reform's practical consequences, drawing on GILS legal analyses.

Background reading: Georgia's Labour Code since 2006 · Fixed-term contracts in Georgian law · Labour inspection in 2025

Who should attend?

  • HR managers and specialists
  • Employers and business owners
  • In-house lawyers and legal advisers
  • Accountants and payroll staff

Learning outcomes

On completion, participants will be able to:

  • Draft and review employment contracts in line with the Labour Code
  • Apply rules on working time, overtime, rest and leave
  • Prevent discrimination and handle complaints
  • Prepare for a Labour Inspection Service inspection

Planned modules

  1. The Labour Code and the 2020 reform
  2. Contracts, including fixed-term contracts
  3. Working time, overtime and leave
  4. Equality and anti-discrimination
  5. Labour inspection and dispute resolution

Provisional outline, to be finalised with module authors and reviewers.

How will you learn?

  • A short knowledge check at the start and at the end of the course, so you can measure your progress.
  • Flexible self-guided modules with readings, short videos and quizzes.
  • Georgian case material drawn from sourced GILS analyses.
  • An end-of-course assessment leading to the certificate.

Call for contributors

GILS and GMJ Academy invite experts to author or review modules of this course. We are looking for: Labour lawyers and HR practitioners with Georgian practice experience. Contributors are credited by name on the course.

To express interest, write to info@accreditation.ge with a short CV and the module(s) you would like to contribute to.

Questions? We have the answers

When will the course open?

The course is in development. The start date will be announced on this page. Use "Register your interest" to be notified.

How much will it cost?

The fee has not yet been set and will be announced on this page before enrolment opens.

Is the certificate officially recognised?

It is a Certificate of Completion issued by GMJ Academy and GILS. It is not a state-recognised qualification and does not carry CPD credits unless such accreditation is obtained and announced here.

Do I need prior knowledge?

No specialist knowledge is required beyond familiarity with the field described under "Who should attend?".

In which language will it be taught?

The course is planned in English and Georgian.

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Series editor: Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD. Courses are delivered on academy.gmj.ge. Information as of October 2026.

Cover image — Photo: user Coolcaesar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0