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Home / Employers / Learn About Unemployment Taxes and Benefits 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. In Georgia, employers pay the entire cost of unemployment insurance benefits. Contributory employers pay taxes at a specified rate on a quarterly basis. Governmental and nonprofit organizations may elect the contributory method or may choose to reimburse the department for benefits paid to former employees. UI Tax Refund and Overpayment Info Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Employers File Tax and Wage Reports Resources for Unemployment Taxes and Benefits Unemployment Insurance Tax Reporting and Liability Information for Employers View or print this brochure about tax reporting and liability requirements including how to establish an account and what options are available for filing quarterly tax and wage reports. (PDF) Partial Claims Filing for Employers File claims through the Internet for full-time employees who are still attached to the employer, and who worked less than full-time due to lack of work only. A password and GDOL account number are required. Employer Handbook View or print an easily accessible reference to general information about the Georgia UI program. It is not intended to replace laws or regulations which govern the UI program. (PDF) UI Appeals Handbook View or print this publication for information on how the unemployment insurance benefits appeals process works. (PDF) Application for GDOL Tax Account or Status Change - DOL 1A View or print the Georgia Employer Status Report which is necessary to establish an unemployment insurance tax account in Georgia. (PDF) 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) Get or Change an Employer Internet Password Online Apply for or change an Internet password online for immediate use. A password is required for many transactions. Employer Internet Password Application - DOL 8498 Print an application to request a password by mail. A password is required for many transactions. (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. Employer Address Change Add, change, or delete a business address online. A password and GDOL account number are required. 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.). Unemployment and Workers' Compensation (UWC) National foundation which conducts research and publishes information on state unemployment insurance, employment service, and workers' compensation programs.

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