Georgia offer letter for employers
An offer letter confirms the job, pay, start date and employment terms in writing. Here is what changes when the employee works in Georgia.
Georgia rules that affect this form
| Minimum wage | $7.25 per hour (federal minimum applies) |
|---|---|
| Overtime | No state daily overtime. Federal FLSA rules apply (1.5x after 40 hours in a workweek). |
| Paid sick leave | No statewide mandate, and state law preempts local sick leave ordinances. Employers with 25+ employees that already offer sick leave must let employees working 30+ hours a week use up to 5 days a year to care for immediate family (O.C.G.A. 34-1-10). |
| Other rules to know | Kin care: employers with 25+ employees that offer sick leave must allow up to 5 days a year of it for family care (O.C.G.A. 34-1-10). State law (O.C.G.A. 34-4-3.1) preempts local wage and benefit mandates, so cities and counties cannot set their own minimum wage or sick leave rules. Verify |
What to include
- Job title, manager, start date and work location (or remote status)
- Pay rate and pay frequency, and whether the role is exempt or non-exempt from overtime
- At-will employment statement (where at-will applies) so the letter is not read as a contract
- Contingencies such as a background check or Form I-9 verification
- Benefits summary and when eligibility starts, including any paid sick leave the state requires
- A clear accept-by date and signature line
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Georgia offer letter form?
Georgia does not publish one required offer letter for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Georgia rules on this page.
What is the minimum wage in Georgia in 2026?
$7.25 per hour (federal minimum applies), effective July 24, 2009. Georgia's own minimum wage is $5.15 (employers of 6+), which is below federal, so the federal $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers. State law preempts local minimum wage ordinances, and no 2027 increase is scheduled.
Is paid sick leave required in Georgia?
No statewide mandate, and state law preempts local sick leave ordinances. Employers with 25+ employees that already offer sick leave must let employees working 30+ hours a week use up to 5 days a year to care for immediate family (O.C.G.A. 34-1-10).
Other Georgia forms
Offer Letter by state
This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Employment laws change and can vary by city and county. Confirm details with the state labor department or an employment attorney. Read our disclaimer.