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Exploring Georgia's Minimum Wage Requirements

minimum caregiver wage in Georgia

This video clarifies Georgia’s minimum wage rules that apply to the caregivers. Georgia’s wage aligns with the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, although individual employers can choose to pay extra on the basis of specialized skills, experience, or market pressures.

CareSmartz360 helps agencies automatically enforce pay rules by integrating time tracking and payroll, ensuring caregivers are compensated at or above the required minimum and avoiding wage violations.

Who we empower every day

By Role
  • Agency Owners – Ensure wage compliance and avoid penalties or labor disputes.
By Persona
  • Caregivers – Receive at least the minimum legal wage for all eligible hours.
  • Billers / Payroll Staff – Automate & enforce wage rules in payroll systems.
  • Supervisors – Track staff hours & enforce fair pay.
  • Schedulers – Arrange shifts so the pay remains compliant & predictable.
  • On-Call Coordinators – Monitor attendance for accurate wage computations.
  • Care Managers – Make sure payment aligns with the documented care hours.

While Georgia’s minimum wage is relatively low, ensuring that caregivers are paid correctly — down to minutes worked — reduces legal exposure and builds trust within your agency.

With CareSmartz360, agencies can stay on the right side of wage laws, automate payroll accuracy, and ensure caregivers are paid properly — giving your agency credibility and stability.

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