The GA Department Of Labor To Suspend In Person Requirements

Atlanta, GA — The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is temporarily suspending in-person requirements for services due to the risk of the coronavirus. Online access will still be available for unemployment services, partial claim access for employers, and other reemployment services.

Employers are required to file partial claims on behalf of their employees whenever it is necessary to temporarily reduce work hours or there is no work available for a short period.

Any employer found to be in violation of this rule will be required to reimburse GDOL for the full amount of unemployment insurance benefits paid to the employee.

GDOL warns that some may experience a delay in requesting weekly benefit payments because of the high volume of unemployment claims filed.

Anyone having difficulty claiming their weekly benefits are asked to contact their local career center. People can also file a claim online 24 hours a day.

Links for quick access:
How to File an Unemployment Claim
How Employers File Partial Claims
Employer Filed Claims Desk Aid - including information on Multi-claims upload and single entry
Contact Points for Reemployment Service
Certification of Administrative Rules Filed with the Secretary of State 03-16-20