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-.06 - Issuance of Replacement Checks

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 300-2-4-.06

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) A replacement for any check that has not been received by the claimant nor cleared the account of the department shall not be processed until thirty (30) days after the original check date and, only upon proper completion of Form Claims Memorandum DOL- 157.3, or other documentation that the Commissioner determines to be acceptable, certifying that neither the claimant nor any person authorized by or acting on behalf of the claimant received the check or any portion of its proceeds.

(2) A replacement check may be issued when an identifiable part of the original unpaid check is returned to the department in a torn or mutilated condition.

(3) A replacement check may be issued for a check with forged or erroneous endorsement upon completion of the following actions:

(a) Claimant reviews and denies validity of signature;

(b) Claimant completes "Affidavit of Forged Endorsement and Application For New Check", Form DOL-477A, certifying that neither the claimant nor any person authorized by or acting on behalf of the claimant has cashed said check or received any portion of the proceeds therefrom; and

(c) The department has had the proceeds of the original forged or erroneous check restored to the account of the department.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 34-8-70, 34-8-152, 34-8-170, 34-8-190.

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