GA Businesses Ordered To File Partial Unemployment Claims

ATLANTA, GA — All Georgia businesses who temporarily lay off workers during the coronavirus pandemic are now required to file partial unemployment claims for those workers, reports the Georgia Sun.

This action will help more Georgia employees receive their unemployment benefits faster, according to officials

“We are laser-focused on assisting the hardworking Georgians who have been impacted by the spread of the virus,” said Gov. Brian Kemp. “Working with GDOL and our partners across the public and private sectors, we can ensure affected employees land on their feet and are made aware of other employment opportunities. Together, we will protect Georgia’s top-notch workforce as we continue to fight the spread of COVID-19.”

Filing partial claims results in employees receiving unemployment insurance benefit payments faster, usually within 48 hours for claims filed electronically. Employees for whom a partial claim is filed are not required to report to a Georgia Department of Labor career center, register for employment services, or seek other work.

All Georgia employers will share in the cost of unemployment benefits paid to employees temporarily displaced due to COVID-19.

Information on filing an unemployment claim, details on how employers must file partial claims, and resources for other reemployment assistance can be found at www.gdol.ga.gov, and Georgians may visit www.EmployGeorgia.com for access to today’s job opportunities.