Georgia § 45-19-20 - Short title.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 45-19-20 — Short title., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-19-20. Short title.
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978." (Ga. L. 1978, p. 859, § 25; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1097, § 1.) Law reviews. - For note, "Battle of the Sexes: Title VII's Failure to Protect Women from Discrimination Against Sex-Linked Conditions," see 53 Ga . L. Rev. 1185 (2019). For note, "Disparate Impact Under the ADEA: Applicants Need Not Apply," see 36 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 351 (2019). For comment, "Blurred Lines: Sexual Orientation and Gender Nonconformity in Title VII," see 64 Emory L.J. 911 (2015). For comment, "‘A Fresh Look': Title VII's New Promise for LGBT Discrimination Protection Post-Hively," see 68 Emory L.J. 1101 (2019).
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What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 45-19-20 cover?
Section 45-19-20 ("Short title.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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