Georgia | Unemployment Handbook

Georgia Unemployment Eligibility

In order to establish unemployment eligibility in Georgia you have to: 1. Be a resident of Georgia. If you are not a resident of Georgia, but worked in Georgia at your last job, you should still have … [Read more...]

Georgia Unemployment Extension

If your Georgia unemployment benefits have run out you may be eligible to receive extended unemployment benefits through one of the state or federal unemployment extension programs. This federal … [Read more...]

Georgia Unemployment Requirements

In order to start your unemployment, GA unemployment requirements include the following: 1. You are totally unemployed. Depending on your vocation and industry, you may qualify for unemployment if you … [Read more...]

Georgia Unemployment Job Search Requirements

In order to keep receiving Georgia unemployment benefits you have to meet ongoing job search requirements. Unemployment benefits are meant to be a temporary benefit until you find a new job, so these … [Read more...]

Georgia Unemployment Rules

In order to receive unemployment benefits in Georgia you must follow these rules: 1. You must be able to work, and are not disabled. 2. You must be actively looking for a job, and keeping a record of … [Read more...]