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New Labor Inspectorate data shows workplace injuries increased in 2023, but deaths down

The Fair Labor Platform has updated its webpage tracking deaths and injuries in the workplace with the latest data from the Labor Inspectorate's 2023 annual report. Our webpage tracks official statistics going back to 2019. The overall numbers were similar to 2022,...

Georgia’s living wage rises to 1,858 GEL for April 2024

Georgia's living wage has increased by approximately 9% over the past six months, according to new figures provided by the Wage Indicator Foundation. As of April 2024, the living wage in Georgia stood at 1,858 ₾ (679 USD) per month, which is an increase from 1,706 ₾...

Georgia’s “foreign agent” bill poses grave threat to workers’ rights

The Georgia Fair Labor Platform condemns the government’s plans to reintroduce its so-called “foreign agent” legislation, which would require nongovernmental organizations and media which receive foreign funding to register as “agents of foreign influence.” Many have...

Debate over new minimum wage must be rooted in human rights standards and include all stakeholders

On February 19, the Health Care and Social Issues Committee of Parliament announced its support for proposed legislation to raise Georgia’s minimum wage. The proposed bill was submitted by the Georgian Trade Union Confederation (GTUC) and envisions setting Georgia’s...