Georgia Unemployment Insurance

Overview

The Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program provides unemployment benefits to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own (as determined under Georgia law, and meet other eligibility requirements of Georgia law.

• Unemployment insurance (UI) payments (benefits) are intended to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers who meet the requirements of Georgia law.
• Georgia administers a separate unemployment insurance program within guidelines established by Federal law.

Administration

Georgia Unemployment Insurance is administered by Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

Program Requirements:

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked in Georgia during the past 12 to 18 months and have earned at least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able to work and available for work each week that you are collecting benefits.

Application Details

To file a claim online or to check the status of your claim, please visit the DOL Unemployment Benefits page.