Employees in Georgia are entitled to both paid and unpaid annual leave, with specific rules for accrual and carryover.
Annual Leave Entitlement
Paid Leave: Minimum of 24 calendar days per year
Unpaid Leave: Up to 15 calendar days per year
Accrual of Leave
First Year: Leave is pro-rated based on the length of service
From Second Year: Employees are entitled to the full leave allowance
Carrying Over Accrued Leave
Accrued paid leave can be carried over to the following year
Carryover beyond the next year is only allowed with employer consent
Expiration: Unused leave must be used within 24 months of accrual, or it may be forfeited