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What is the Law Regarding Employment in Dunwoody?

Employment law refers to the body of laws in Dunwoody that regulate employees, employers, and independent contractors. Hiring procedures, wage disputes, and termination are some issues that are covered by these laws. Employers and their employees alike should be aware of Dunwoody employment laws.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

Most forms of work relationships are "at-will", though in some circumstances the employer and employee will have an employment contract for a specific period of time. "At-will" employment implies that either the employer or employee can end the job at any time for any reason, so long as it is not illegal to do so Laws of both the state and federal government decide which employment terms are valid and enforceable should there be a contract between the Dunwoody employee and employer.

Anti-Discrimination laws in Dunwoody

Laws that make discrimination illegal at all stages of employment including hiring, wages, and termination policies, all apply to Dunwoody citizens. Dunwoody residents must follow laws which prohibit employer discrimination against members of different classes. These classes include age, gender, race, religion, disability, and national origin.

Claims for employment discrimination may be filed with an administrative agency such as EEOC. Attorneys often specialize in employment discrimination.

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Life in Dunwoody

Dunwoody, Georgia is a city located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. It has a population of about 39,000 people.

Dunwoody, Georgia is a highly affluent community, and is ranked as the third-wealthiest city in Georgia. The city was named for Major Charles Dunwody (the extra "o" in the city's name owing to a misspelling on a bank note).

Dunwoody, Georgia has many historic buildings, including a church that has survived mostly unchanged since 1829, which is still in use today. Furthermore, Dunwoody's first public school, which opened in 1911, was in continuous use until the 1980s.

Dunwoody is generally considered a more upscale community, with a per capita income of over ,000, and a median household income of over ,000. This is likely due to the fact that Dunwoody, Georgia is largely populated by upper-middle-class professionals, who work in nearby Atlanta.

Given the sophisticated clientele of Dunwoody, Georgia, it should come as no surprise that there are some pretty skilled lawyers in the Dunwoody, Georgia area. If you have a legal problem, it's pretty much certain that a Dunwoody, Georgia lawyer can handle it.

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