Georgia Unemployment Insurance System: Overcoming Barriers For Low-Wage, Part-Time & Women Workers
(Separate Website)
This document discusses the existing barriers, policy changes that are needed and strategies to extend unemployment compensation to low-wage, part-time and women workers. The document is PDF format.
By: National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Learn About Unemployment Benefits for Individuals
(Separate Website)
Unemployment Insurance(UI) benefits is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for another job, have definite recall to their jobs within 6 weeks of the last day worked, or are in approved training. The funding for unemployment insurance benefits comes from taxes paid by employers. Workers do not pay any costs. Eligibility for benefits is determined based on past wages, reason for job separation, and availability and job search requirements. Claims for unemployment insurance may be filed at any Georgia Department of Labor Career Center.
By: Georgia Department of Labor
Unemployment Benefits and Claims
(Separate Website)
Unemployment Insurance(UI) benefits is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for another job, have definite recall to their jobs within 6 weeks of the last day worked, or are in approved training. The funding for unemployment insurance benefits comes from taxes paid by employers. Workers do not pay any costs. Eligibility for benefits is determined based on past wages, reason for job separation, and availability and job search requirements.
By: Georgia Department of Labor
Unemployment Compensation Benefits (Answers to Common Questions)
This document answers common questions about unemployment compensation benefits in Georgia.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Unemployment Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
From this Department of Labor web site, view general unemployment insurance information, including eligibility for benefits, the appeals process, and special situations in Georgia.
By: Georgia Department of Labor
Government Assistance
2003 Federal Extension of Unemployment Benefits
(Separate Website)
In March 2002, a temporary program of extended unemployment benefits was created by federal law, called the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation (TEUC) program. The TEUC program, providing up to 13 weeks of extended benefits in most states, was scheduled to end on December 31, 2002. On January 9th, after allowing the program's deadline to pass, Congress and the President enacted another federal law continuing the TEUC program for five more months, until May 31, 2003. On May 28th, the TEUC program was continued once again, and it is now scheduled to end December 31, 2003.
By: National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
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Spanish / Español
Getting Unemployment Benefits and Keeping Them
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains the steps for applying for unemployment insurance, how a decision is made, and the reporting rules that must be followed to keep your benefits.
By: National Employment Law Project (NELP)
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Spanish / Español
Trade Readjustment Allowances - Income for Displaced Workers
(Separate Website)
Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) are income support to persons who have exhausted Unemployment compensation and whose jobs were affected by foreign imports.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Unemployment Insurance for Ex-Servicemembers
(Separate Website)
The Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers program provides benefits for eligible ex-military personnel. The program is administered by the States as agents of the Federal government.
* If you were on active duty with a branch of the U.S. military, you may be entitled to benefits based on that service.
* You must have been separated under honorable conditions.
* There is no payroll deduction from the service member's wages for unemployment insurance protection. Benefits are paid for by the various branches of the military.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Unemployment Insurance for Survivors of Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Many victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking must leave work in order to protect themselves, their families, and their coworkers. A growing group of local and national advocates has encouraged making victims eligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits when they are forced to leave their jobs because of their fear for their safety and that of their families. This fact sheet for advocates describes the issues and offers model language on domestic violence UI. Please consult an attorney to get an evaluation of your claims. The document is PDF format.
By: National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Immigrants? Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation
(Separate Website)
Fact sheet for immigrant worker advocates. This NELP fact sheet thoroughly explains eligibility requirements for immigrant workers in order to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Please consult an attorney to get an evaluation of your claims. The document is PDF format.
By: National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Other Information
Know Your Rights on the Job Q & A A publication by the National Council of La Raza
to help safeguard Latinos in the workplace, Know Your Rights on the Job Q & A. The format of the Q & A is designed to educate Latino employees on their rights and how to combat common forms of discrimination often experienced by this group.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
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Spanish / Español
What to Do if You Have an OSAH Hearing
(Separate Website)
This video walk you through a public benefits appeals hearing
By: Office of State Administrative Hearings
Rights in A Disaster Situation
Basics of the Disaster Unemployment Assistance Program
(Separate Website)
This document gives an overview of the program, who is eligible, how much are the DUA payments, and how a worker can apply for the program. The document is PDF format.
By: National Employment Law Project (NHELP)
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
(Separate Website)
Disaster Unemployment Assistance provides financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster declared by the President of the United states. Before an individual can be determined eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, it must be established that the individual is not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits (under any state or federal law). The program is administered by states as agents of the federal government.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Limitations of the Disaster Unemployment Assistance Program
(Separate Website)
NELP discusses the significant limitations of the program for disaster unemployment assistance. The document is PDF format.
By: National Employment Law Project (NELP)
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