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Georgia Labor Commissioner, Democratic Primary

Oversees labor regulations and development of Georgia’s workforce

Full office description

  • The Labor Commissioner is responsible for implementing the state's labor regulations, such as maintaining the minimum wage and enforcing child labor protections.
  • The Labor Commissioner is responsible for operating Georgia’s unemployment benefits program and rehabilitation programs. During the COVID pandemic, this role has become increasingly important as more people have lost their jobs and have filed for unemployment insurance and other related benefits.
  • In addition to these primary responsibilities, the Labor Commissioner produces statistics and research covering the Georgia labor market. The Labor Commissioner also creates workforce development and training programs, such as the GeorgiaBEST high school certificate vocational program.
  • The Labor Commissioner is elected to 4-year terms in a statewide election. There are no term limits for the Labor Commissioner and the salary is typically around $122,000/year.

How this impacts you

  • Workers' RightsThe Labor Commissioner can enforce regulations that protect employees from discrimination based on sex, religion, race, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or beliefs.

  • Labor ShortageThe Labor Commissioner can respond to labor shortages by creating new programs and initiatives to help train more workers for specific industries. The Labor Commissioner also works to educate businesses on how to harness untapped or dismissed pools of talent.

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Will Boddie

27.67%

184,446 votes

RUNOFF

Nicole Horn

25.12%

167,442 votes

Lester Jackson III

19.37%

129,109 votes

Nadia Surrency

17.94%

119,582 votes

Thomas Dean

9.92%

66,107 votes

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