A visitor asks ” I need to apply for my unemployment benefits for the state of Georgia ” I assume they are wondering how they can go about applying for unemployment benefits in Georgia.
Who Can File By Internet?
If you have worked or earned wages in the state of Georgia in the past 2 years, you can file a Georgia Internet claim at this site. One of the easiest ways to apply for unemployment in Georgia is to do so online at the Georgia Department Of Labor website. You can make an unemployment claim online if you live in Georgia and have worked or earned money in Georgia in the past two years.
When filing a claim online you’ll need to have a batch of information at your fingertips. You’ll need this so you can easily fill out the online application to make your claim.
You’ll need to know and be ready to enter your Social Security number, you’ll also need to have a valid picture ID such as a drivers license. You’ll need to have proof from your employer that you were let go and under what circumstances, a separation notice or letter is best for this. You’ll need to have the names, addresses and dates of employment for all your places of work over the past 18 months. If you are not a US Citizen you’ll need an alien number and expiration date. If you want your Georgia unemployment payments to be direct deposited you’ll need to know your checking account number and routing number so you can have payments deposited directly in your bank account. Lastly you’ll need your latest income tax return as well.
Applying for unemployment online:
When you are ready to submit your application visit http://www.dol.state.ga.us/olivor.htm which is the OLIVOR unemployment system used to provide information and take in unemployment applications in Georgia.
If you would prefer to apply for unemployment by phone you can find the OLIVOR phone numbers which you can use to process your claim.
OLIVoR phone Numbers 404-232-4290 1-866-873-5676