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Home / Job Seekers / Learn About Unemployment Benefits for Individuals   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. When filing a claim, you should bring: Your social security number. A claim cannot be filed without a social security number. Employer-issued separation letter or notice, if one was provided. Names and addresses of all employers for the last 18 months and the dates worked for each. Proof of immigration status if not a U.S. citizen. Personal check with account number and bank routing number if you want benefits deposited directly into to a checking or savings account. Claims are effective on the date they are filed and are not retroactive to the last day worked. Use the GDOL automated telephone system, OLIVoR, to access additional information. OLIVoR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Job Seekers Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) 2008 Resources for UI Benefits for Individuals UI Claimant Handbook View or print this publication to learn about UI benefits rights and responsibilities and what individuals receiving benefits may expect from the program. (PDF) Claim Weekly Unemployment Benefits Claim weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefits online. A PIN is required. UI Claimant Handbook (Manual del reclamante Seguro de Desempleo) Vea o imprima la versión en Español de esta publicación, para informarse acerca de los derechos al Seguro de Desempleo, sus responsabilidades y lo que se puede esperar como beneficiario de este programa. (PDF) Status of Weekly UI/EUC/TRA Payments Review the dates and payment amounts of previous weekly unemployment insurance benefits. A PIN is required. UI Appeals Handbook View or print this publication for information on how the unemployment insurance benefits appeals process works. (PDF) Direct Deposit of Weekly UI Benefits Enroll in, change, or cancel direct deposit of unemployment insurance benefits into a checking or savings account. A PIN is required. UI Appeals Handbook (Apelaciones al Seguro de Desempleo) Vea o imprima la versión en Español de esta publicación, para informarse del proceso de apelaciones del Seguro de Desempleo. (PDF) IRS Form 1099-G for UI Payments Access your 1099-G. A PIN is required. Unemployment compensation is taxable income and must be reported yearly even if benefits received have been repaid. Record of Work Search Print and use this form to record all weekly job search activity. Work search records may be requested for verification. (PDF) Claimant Trainee Weekly Certification Claimant trainees may claim weekly UI benefits while in approved training by printing, completing, and submitting this form. (PDF) Georgia Code Access Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) to view laws relevant to employment, unemployment insurance, and select safety issues. Claimant Trainee Enrollment Certification Claimant trainees may claim weekly UI benefits prior to beginning approved training by printing, completing, and submitting this form. (PDF) GDOL Rules Link to the rules of the Georgia Department of Labor which set forth operating procedures not covered in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.).

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