• Based on the request, the employee is given paid leave due to pregnancy and childbirth in the amount of 126 calendar days, and in case of complications of childbirth or the birth of twins – in the amount of 143 calendar days.
• Other specific types of maternity and childcare leave depend on various conditions.
• Compensation for pregnancy, maternity or adoption leaves is paid from the State Budget according to the rule set by the legislation. An employer and an employee can reach an agreement regarding additional compensation paid by an employer.

• Based on international agreements and other legal acts of Georgia, foreigners can enter the territory of Georgia without a visa (needs only for specific Asian countries).
• It is possible to work in Georgia for up to 1 year without any permit documents or visas (needs
  only for specific Asian countries).
• Georgia immigration categories
  The D1 category visa (D – category for the immigration visa) is the one that is used by individuals who come to the country for work purposes, be it for contracted work or for entrepreneurial
  activities. When the foreigner has already established that he/she will start work in the country (a work agreement has been concluded), then the employer will be required according to law to notify
  the Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of the employment of an immigrant. This notification
  has to be sent to the Ministry within 30 days of concluding theemployment contract.
• Time frame
  The work permit is generally issued within 30 -35 days. If the application is rejected, they
  receive writtennotification within five days after the application has been submitted.

Other categories of professionals may come to work in Georgia, however, depending on
the nature of their work they may need to request another type of D visa for immigration.
The other categories for the D-visa type are the following:

• A work permit cannot be transferred to another person or employer.
• A work permit is issued for a minimum of one year, after which it can berenewed.
• The permit is generally issued for one year initially. The permit can be extended for up to
  five years, after which the foreign national may qualify for permanent residence.

The grounds for terminating the employment contract are:

• By the employer`s will.Employer can terminate the contract only with a reason specified in the local law. Such as, economic circumstances, and/or technological or organizational changes requiring downsizing. The employer shall notify the employee thereof in writing at least 30 calendar days in advance. Notice can be paid in lieu; in this case the employer may notify the employee thereof in writing at least 3 calendar days in advance.
  An employee may, within 30 calendar days from receiving an employer’s notification about terminating
  an employment agreement, request the employer in writing to be provided with a written substantiation of the grounds for terminating the employment agreement.
  An employer shall provide a written substantiation of the grounds for terminating an employment
  agreement within 7 calendar days after an employee submits a request.
• Expiration of the fixed term employment contract.
• By employee`s will.
  Employee needs to provide a written resignation letter with 30 days’ notice. Theoretically it can be notified more than 30 days prior, but as it is not required by the law.

• The employer is obliged to notify the employee at least 30 calendar days in advance by sending a writtennotice. In this case, the employee will be given compensation in the amount of at least
  1 month’s salary.
• The employer is entitled to notify the employee at least 3 calendar days in advance by sending a written notice. In this case, the employee will be given compensation in the number of at least 2 months’ wages.

If an employment contract is terminated at the employer’s initiative is obliged to pay unused leave days