Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 300 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter 300-2 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW
Subject 300-2-4 - UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFIT PAYMENTS
Rule 300-2-4-.03 - Reporting Requirements on Claims

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 300-2-4-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Total and part-total claims.

(a) Weekly certification of eligibility.
1. To request payment for a week of unemployment insurance benefits after filing a claim, an individual shall timely complete a weekly certification of eligibility as directed by the department.

2. Timely weekly certification.
(i) An individual must wait until a benefit week has ended to request a benefit payment for such week.

(ii) An individual may request a week of benefit payments no later than two weeks after the end of such benefit week, provided, however, that an individual may not request payment for any claim week ending before the date the initial benefit claim was filed.

(iii) Failure to request a week of benefit payment on time will result in an individual being considered ineligible for benefits for that week.

(iv) Failure to request three or more consecutive weeks of benefit payments may result in an individual being required to reopen their claim by filing a new application for benefits.

(b) Reporting on work search. An individual is required to conduct an active work search during each week that benefits are claimed and report on such work search activities as directed by the department. Unemployment benefits shall cease to be payable for failure to conduct an active work search or timely report on work search activities to the department.

(c) Reporting on any other matter affecting eligibility. An individual is required to timely report as directed by the department on any matter which, in the discretion of the department, may affect eligibility for benefits. Unemployment benefits shall cease to be payable for failure to timely report to the department.

(2) Partial claims (employer filed claims).

(a) Weekly certification of eligibility. To request payment for a week of unemployment insurance benefits for which an employer has filed an employer filed claim on behalf of an individual, an individual may be required to complete a weekly certification of eligibility as directed by the department.

(b) Reporting. Both the employer and the individual shall report as directed by the department on any other matter affecting eligibility in the same manner as for total or part-total claims. Unemployment benefits shall cease to be payable for failure of either to timely report to the department.

(3) For reasons found to constitute good cause, a claimant unable to report to the department as directed may be permitted to report within the two (2) day period following the date the claimant was directed to report. Good cause is defined as circumstances beyond the claimant's control, such as:

(a) An "act of God" or similar event which prevented the claimant from timely reporting;

(b) Death of an individual's immediate family member.
(i) The reporting requirements shall be waived for the day of the death and for four (4) consecutive calendar days thereafter.

(ii) As used in this rule, "immediate family member", means a spouse, child, stepchild, adopted child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, brother or sister of the individual or his or her spouse and the spouse of any of the foregoing; or

(c) Personal illness or disability of a temporary nature of claimant or a dependent family member which occurred in such a way to prevent the claimant from timely reporting, and the claimant made diligent efforts to give notice to the department prior to the time for the scheduled reporting date.

(4) Notwithstanding any provision of this rule, any notice of appeal must be filed within the time limitations specified in Chapter 5 of these rules.

O.C.G.A. §§ 34-2-6(a)(4), 34-8-70, 34-8-190, 34-8-191.

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