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Georgia Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: 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
• Q: 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
• Q: Am I Eligible If I Received A Retirement Pension Or Severance Pay?
  A: If you are receiving a retirement pension from a base period employer, the pension may be deductible from your weekly benefit amount if your employer contributed 50% … More
• Q: What If I Disagree With A Denial Of Unemployment Benefits?
  A: You have the right to file an appeal of any decision within 15 days after the date the decision is released. If the decision is on your separation from work, your … More
• Q: What Can I Do If I Disagree With The Decision Of The Hearing Officer?
  A: If you are still not satisfied with the decision, you may appeal to the Board of Review. The Board is a 3­member panel appointed by the Governor. The Board … More
• Q: Can I Appeal The Board Of Review's Decision?
  A: The Board's decision must be appealed to the Superior Court of the county in which the work was performed. This also is a review­type appeal. A petition for … More
• Q: How Do I Determine Whether Or Not I Must Pay Unemployment Taxes?
  A: An employer who meets any of the following criteria is liable for unemployment taxes: employers with a quarterly payroll of $1500 or at least one worker in 20 … More
• Q: How Do I Set Up An Unemployment Insurance Tax Account In Georgia?
  A: You must complete a DOL­1A, Status Report form and return it to the Georgia Department of Labor, Suite 850, 148 Andrew Young International Blvd., Atlanta, GA. … More
• Q: How Is My Tax Rate Calculated?
  A: Liable employers pay tax on the first $8,500 earnings for each employee each year. Each year all active employers are mailed a Tax Rate Notice, form DOL­626, … More
• Q: Is A Work Permit Required For Employment Of A Minor?
  A: The minimum age for employment is 14 years of age. An employment certificate is required for minors who are 17 years of age and under. Minors may obtain Employment … More
• Q: Are There Restrictions On The Hours A Minor May Be Employed?
  A: There are only restrictions for minors 15 years of age and under. They are as follows: 3 Hrs on a school day 8 Hrs on a non­school day. 18 Hrs in a school week. … More

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