Agency
Georgia Department of Labor
Weekly benefit amount
between $55 and $365
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm 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.
