Labour inspection extends beyond signed contracts to work-time records, occupational safety, protected workers and documented controls.
Applicable legislation: Labour Code of Georgia
Documents to maintain for inspections
Employers should maintain consistent records on working conditions, hours, payroll and occupational safety. Documents alone are not proof of compliance: inspections can examine the actual workplace, worker information and response to hazards.
Prepare one register linking work locations, responsible staff, required training, risk assessments and corrective actions. Assign each inspection finding an owner, deadline and completion record.
Relevant statutory provisionScope of inspection
Review employment terms, working-time and rest records, payroll and occupational safety evidence. General labour rights and workplace technical safety may require different supporting records.
Contract versus actual conduct
An elegant contract is of limited value when shifts, overtime and wages differ in practice. Compare contracts with real schedules, time logs and payroll.
Occupational safety controls
Risk assessments, training, equipment inspections and incident management must reflect the actual site and activity. Construction, manufacturing and office environments differ materially.
Handling an inspection
Document the inspector’s request, records, findings, directions and deadlines. Do not backdate records. Remediation and challenging an enforcement measure are separate processes requiring coordination.
Scenario: overtime records
An employee alleges extra hours beyond the written schedule. Compare rosters, access logs, payroll and agreement records. A blanket denial cannot replace reliable evidence.