How To File An Unemployment Insurance Claim – www.dol.state.ga.us

The Georgia Department of Labor has unemployment insurance programs that provide temporary income to people who are unemployed for no fault of theirs. People who are on the lookout for jobs can also file an application for regular unemployment insurance benefits. The fund for the temporary income is from the taxes that are paid to the government by the employers. The eligibility of availing the regular unemployment insurance claim benefit depends on a few factors, such as

• Past wages
• Reason for unemployment
• Search requirements of the job

The forms for availing regular unemployment insurance benefits can be done at any of the Georgia Department of Labor offices or by accessing their website online.

Requirements to file regular unemployment insurance claims online

• A PC or laptop with a fast and stable internet connection
• Social Security Number
• Valid Picture ID issued by the government
• Details about your employment with relevant documents
• Personal bank account details
• Copy of the most recently filed Income Tax Return

Detailed Guide for www.dol.state.ga.us:

1. To file for regular UI benefit, go to http://www.dol.state.ga.us/.
2. Click on ‘Get Unemployment Assistance’
3. In the page displayed, click on ‘File an Unemployment Insurance Claim’
4. Click on ‘Regular Unemployment Insurance (UI)’ link
5. Information regarding regular unemployment insurance will be displayed on screen.
6. Read the information carefully and ensure that the documents listed in bottom of the page are available with you before you start the filing process.
7. Click on ‘File a Regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim’ link found at the bottom of the page.
8. A new browser window will appear. Click on ‘Begin Unemployment Claim’
9. Enter the following details in the page displayed
   1. Social Security Number
   2. PIN Number
   3. If you have a PIN Number, enter it or else create a new pin in the same form.
   4. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the filing process.
   5. You will updated on the status of your application frequently.