Can I File A Claim If I Earned Wages In Another State?
You can file a Georgia claim if you have any wages earned in Georgia in your base period. If you have earned wages in another state during the base period, those earnings may be added to your Georgia wages to increase your benefit amount (up to the maximum allowed in Georgia).
If all of your wages were earned in another state during the base period and you now live in Georgia, you may file an interstate claim. The Georgia Department of Labor acts as the agent for the state where you can establish a claim. That state is the paying state and its rules and regulations determine whether you can establish a claim, how much the claim is potentially worth and all other requirements. You, however, must register for work at a Georgia Department of Labor office.
Other Georgia Labor and Employment FAQs
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How Do I Qualify For Unemployment Benefits?
A: The main qualification requirements are as follows: You must meet certain earnings requirements. That means that you must have earned enough wages in your claim base … More -
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How Do I Qualify Under Monetary Requirements?
A: Your claim is based on insured wages earned in the base period. The base period is the first four out of the last five completed calendar quarters before the starting … More -
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How Do I File My Initial Claim For Benefits?
A: You may file your claim at the Georgia Department of Labor (GDL) Career Center nearest you. You may find out which office in Georgia serves your area by clicking here … More -
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What Happens After I File My Initial Claim?
A: Your claim is effective the date you first file for benefits. The department will send you a written decision (called a determination) telling you whether benefits … More -
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How Much Compensation Will I Receive?
A: After filing your claim, you will receive a Wage Transcript and Monetary Determination. This form shows: all employers that our records show you worked for in Georgia … More -
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How Do I Claim Benefits Each Week?
A: Once you file your claim, you will be required to certify as to your eligibility for each week you claim benefits. You may report by telephone using the telephone … More -
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Can I Work While I Am Drawing Benefits?
A: Yes, but you must report any earnings you have in a week you are claiming benefits. Any amount over $30 will be deducted from your weekly benefit amount. You must … More -
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Is A Claimant Eligible For Benefits If He Or She Quit Or Was Terminated?
A: If you quit, you may be eligible to draw benefits if you can show that you quit for a valid workconnected reason, such as a material change in working … More -
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Are Unemployment Insurance Benefits Taxable?
A: Any unemployment insurance benefits you receive are fully taxable income if you are required to file a tax return. At the time you file your claim, you may elect to … More -
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Do I Have To Repay Any Overpayment Of Benefits?
A: If you are overpaid benefits the Department of Labor will mail you a determination telling you why you were overpaid, what weeks were overpaid and the total amount of … More
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