Georgia executive order requires telework, virtual conduct of business

State Issues Covid-19 Georgia Financial Services

On December 8, the governor of Georgia issued an executive order requiring businesses considered to be “Critical Infrastructure” to implement measures to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, including telework for all possible workers and delivering intangible services remotely. The order authorizes the Georgia Department of Economic Development to issue further guidance to persons considered to be Critical Infrastructure, which includes the financial services sector.