Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 300 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Here’s a structured compilation of Department 300 – Rules of the Georgia Department of Labor, organized by Chapter and main Subject, with administrative history and key rule highlights:

📋 Administrative Overview

Rules filed and effective initially on May 18, 1965, with multiple repeals and renumberings over time 

Current codification is available via the Georgia Secretary of State’s Rules, Georgia DOL, and legal aggregators like Justia/LII 

Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

1. Chapter 300-1 – Organization

Defines departmental structure and internal definitions .

2. Chapter 300-2 – Employment Security Law

300-2-2: Reports – Employer account registration, quarterly reporting, changes in ownership/business, penalties 

300-2-3: Tax Rates & Covered Employment – Includes “included employment” rules (localized service, multi-state issues

300-2-7: Requirements for Employees & Employers – ID, separation notices, job postings, independent contractors, display of notices 

300-2-9: Qualify & Penalties (Unemployment Benefits) – E.g., Rule 300-2-9-.05 “Separation by Quitting”: rules for disqualification and good-cause provisions

300-2-5: Appeals – Procedures for administrative and board-level appeals 

3. Chapter 300-3 – Safety Engineering

Covers machinery, electrical equipment, ladders, personal protective equipment, housekeeping, disease, etc. (Subjects 300‑3‑1 through 300‑3‑17

4. Chapter 300-4 – Private Employment Agency Act

Regulations governing employment agencies (Subjects 300‑4‑1 through 300‑4‑6) 

5. Chapter 300-5 – Inspection

Covers inspection procedures, accident investigation, first aid, welding, scaffolding, hoists, excavations, sanitation (Subjects 300‑5‑1 through 300‑5‑16) 

6. Chapter 300-6 – Safety Engineering (additional subjects)

Includes Subject 300‑6‑1 .

7. Chapter 300-7 – Child Labor Regulations

300-7-1: Minors in entertainment — certification, limits, oversight, penalties 

8. Chapter 300-8 – Safety Engineering

Additional rules under safety engineering umbrella (Subjects 300‑8‑1 to 300‑8‑3) 

9. Chapter 300-9 – Employment Services Division

Rules on employment services (Subjects 300‑9‑1 to 300‑9‑2) 

10. Chapter 300-10 – Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act (2006)

300-10-1: Public employers & contractors must verify employment eligibility via federal system (E-Verify) 

🔍 Accessing the Full Text

To view complete rule text and detailed provisions, check:

Georgia Secretary of State – Rules (GAC, Title 300): comprehensive and updated.

Georgia DOL official “GDOL Rules” page: links to PDFs of full rule sets 

Justia / LII: provides compiled content across all subjects 

✅ How You Can Use This

Legal & compliance reference – Ensure employers or agencies adhere to required filings, certifications, inspections, and child labor standards.

Regulatory research – Supports audits, policy updates, or legal proceedings relating to labor and workplace safety.

Updates and amendments – Use administrative history for tracking amendments (e.g., changes post‑1965, 1979, 1992, 2015).

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