Private Employer's Inquiry With Department on Eligibility of Employee; Employer Responsible for Decisions

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  1. The department shall allow an employer to inquire with the department about the eligibility or ineligibility for employment as if the applicant or employee were applying to work or working in one of the facilities licensed under Article 14 of this chapter so long as the applicant or employee agrees to such request, provides his or her fingerprints as set forth in Article 14 of this chapter, and consents to the inclusion of the results in the caregiver registry. Any fees associated with such check shall be paid by the employer, applicant, or employee.
  2. An employer shall be responsible for all employment decisions made based on the eligible or ineligible employment determination provided to the employer from the department.

(Code 1981, §31-7-383, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 611, § 1-5/SB 406.)


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