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GDOL Rules
The rules of the Georgia Department of Labor set forth operating procedures that are not covered in the Official Code of Georgia and are established under section 34-8-70 of that code.
Complete list of Rules and Regulations for the Georgia Department of Labor
Unemployment insurance rules are within
Chapter
300-2 Employment Security Law
Emergency Rules Adopted 03-19-20
The sections of Chapter 300-2 are:
300-2-1
Definitions
This section defines the meanings of terms used for the Unemployment Insurance Program.
300-2-2
Reports
This section defines reports that employers are required to file to establish liability, file tax and wage reports, and report labor information.
300-2-3
Tax Rates & Covered Employment
This section defines rules that govern due dates, penalty & interest, types of liability & coverage, and changes in coverage.
300-2-4
UI Benefit Payments Emergency Rule 03-16-20
Emergency Rule 300-2-4-0.4 signed March 16, 2020
300-2-4
UI Benefit Payments
This section defines type of claims and procedures for processing claims.
300-2-5
Appeals
This section defines type of appeals and procedures for processing appeals.
300-2-6
Records
This section defines types of records employers are required to maintain and access to those records.
300-2-7
Requirements for Employees and Employers
This section defines coverage requirements for employees and employers.
300-2-8
Governmental & Non-Profit Accounts
This section defines treatment of governmental and non-profit organizations.
300-2-9
Qualifications & Penalties for UI Benefits Claims
This section defines the qualifications and disqualifications for establishing a claim.
Notice of Amended Rules, March 23, 2021
Notice of Amended Rules, February 4, 2021