File Unemployment - Questions & Answers - Recent questions and answers in Georgia

Answered: my contract was not renewed in Georgia can i get unemployment

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:31:46 +0000

Of course yes, if you have worked for the employer who is denoting for the unemployment benefit then you should surely be eligible for the fund......

Answered: If fired, can I still get unemployment?

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:42:56 +0000

If you are fired from the company, you can still collect the unemployment compensation but it depends on the circumstances on which you were fired.

If you were fired from the company on the basis that the job was not suitable for your position or if the company reduced the production and started cutting off employees, then you may be qualified for unemployment benefits.

If you are fired on the basis of misconduct, then you may not be eligible for the unemployment compensation. Misconducts, falsifying records and other serious misbehaviour are treated over violation of company policies or rules then you will not be eligible

Answered: After the Georgia application is submitted, what are the next steps?

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:48:46 +0000

After you have submitted your application in Georgia Unemployment, you should actively look out for work because the benefits you receive will not be enough to cover your living expenses. The best thing to do is to take a look at your job skills and determine if you want to improve or learn new skills so that you can use this opportunity to revive your career.

Answered: What is an Unemployment Fraud penalty and what does Georgia Unemployment Fraud Penalties include?

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:25:49 +0000

It is considered as the crime to collect the unemployment benefit when you are not eligible to get it. If you are collecting the unemployment benefits without meeting the unemployment compensation benefits requirement then it is considered as fraud and stiff penalties are applicable on it.

It is not illegal to work while you are collecting unemployment benefit. But the thing is it should be determined and waved off under the unemployment counselor.

Unemployment Fraud Penalties in Georgia includes the following concepts:

Fine & Restitution- You may be asked to return the unemployment benefit amount which is known as Restitution and you may be levied of criminal fine in addition.

Penitentiary- You may be sent to jail if you are proved as unemployment fraud.

Answered: Which are the unemployment insurance benefit extension programs available in Georgia?

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:02:02 +0000

In the State Georgia, in order to support people who are jobless without the faults of theirs.

There are basically two types of unemployment insurance benefit extension programs namely:

Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and

State Extended Benefits (SEB).