Logging In to Your Georgia Unemployment Claim
Where to log in to your Georgia unemployment claim, file weekly or biweekly certifications, check payment status, and get help.
Short answer: Georgia unemployment claimants use the Georgia Department of Labor MyUI Claimant Portal to claim weekly UI benefit payments, choose a benefit payment method and submit their weekly work search. Georgia Department of Labor, Unemployment Benefits
| Logging in and filing weekly claims | Georgia unemployment claimants use the Georgia Department of Labor MyUI Claimant Portal to claim weekly UI benefit payments, choose a benefit payment method and submit their weekly work search. Portal link on the agency page: https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/uiben/customer/login |
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| How to apply | Apply online through the MyUI Claimant Portal (recommended) or in person at a GDOL Career Center. Have your Social Security number, a valid government photo ID, your Employer Separation Notice if you received one, and the names, addresses and dates of employment for all employers in the last 18 months. Request benefits weekly (Sunday to Saturday weeks) through MyUI starting the Sunday after you apply; you have up to two weeks to request each week. UI Customer Service: 877-709-8185, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Work search requirements | Each week you request benefits, complete at least 3 new verifiable work search activities on 3 or more days and submit a Weekly Work Search Record through MyUI; GDOL may audit it. You must also register for employment services with WorkSource Georgia (WorkSourceGAPortal.com) within 10 days of receiving your first benefit payment, unless exempt. After 10 weeks of benefits, you must accept suitable work paying at least 66% of your highest past wage (and at least minimum wage). |
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FAQ
Where do I log in to my unemployment claim in Georgia?
Georgia unemployment claimants use the Georgia Department of Labor MyUI Claimant Portal to claim weekly UI benefit payments, choose a benefit payment method and submit their weekly work search.
How do I apply for unemployment in Georgia?
Apply online through the MyUI Claimant Portal (recommended) or in person at a GDOL Career Center. Have your Social Security number, a valid government photo ID, your Employer Separation Notice if you received one, and the names, addresses and dates of employment for all employers in the last 18 months. Request benefits weekly (Sunday to Saturday weeks) through MyUI starting the Sunday after you apply; you have up to two weeks to request each week. UI Customer Service: 877-709-8185, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in Georgia?
Each week you request benefits, complete at least 3 new verifiable work search activities on 3 or more days and submit a Weekly Work Search Record through MyUI; GDOL may audit it. You must also register for employment services with WorkSource Georgia (WorkSourceGAPortal.com) within 10 days of receiving your first benefit payment, unless exempt. After 10 weeks of benefits, you must accept suitable work paying at least 66% of your highest past wage (and at least minimum wage).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.