Georgia Unemployment Insurance

Am I Eligible?

You must

• have no fault of your own
• be either looking for another job, have a definite recall within 6 weeks of the last day worked, or are in approved training.

What do I need to file my claim?

• All Individuals: A copy of your valid government-issued picture identification and Employer Separation Notice, if you were given one.
• Prior Federal Employees: Standard Form 50, Standard Form 8, W-2 form, or pay stubs (if you worked for the federal government at any time during the last 18 months).
• Union Members: Union card (if you are a member of a union that assists you in finding employment).
• Disaster Affected Individuals: A copy of your most recently completed income tax return or quarterly estimated income tax payment record(s), if applying for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and you are self-employed or a farmer.
• Non-citizens: A copy of the front and back of your Employment Authorization Document.

How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

• Be filed in person at any Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) career center.
• Visit Georgia Department of Labor and select Apply for Unemployment Benefits.

For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in Georgia.