Apply for unemployment georgia online. This application was tested using different versions of internet explorer 6 and higher firefox 36 and higher opera 11 and higher safari 5 and higher and chrome 13. After applying individuals must request payments weekly to be paid unemployment benefits for weeks they are determined to meet eligibility. It ranges between 14 and 20 weeks.
Georgia code access title 34 of the official code of georgia annotated ocga to view laws relevant to employment unemployment insurance and select safety issues. Begin unemployment claim commissioners message. You can apply for ui claims in georgia by filling an online application.
Although you can apply by visiting local department of labor office in person but online application is preferred way of applying. It takes less time and you can complete application from your home. Georgia 2012 house bill 347 amended code section 34 8 193 of georgia employment security law to create an adjustable number of maximum weeks of regular unemployment insurance ui eligibility to range from 14 to 20 weeks based upon a designated average statewide unemployment rate.