The Georgia Labor Commissioner is the southern state’s top official overseeing labor- and employment-related programs. The Department of Labor carries out state and federal laws related to employment, workplace safety, training, and disability and rehabilitation. Generally, officials in this role act as a key voice in policy-making discussions on the issues facing workers, employers, and businesses. These officials also promote programs that aim to increase the skills and competence of workers so that they can, in turn, improve their effectiveness at work and improve the overall productivity of the economy.

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