Alongside the work to modernize Georgia's unemployment insurance system, the largest such effort in state history, GDOL is updating its rules so the department runs at the speed of business, is easier to work with, and upholds uncompromised…
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,477,859) and employment (5,294,229) in June, while the state's unemployment rate held steady at 3.4%. Georgia's unemployment
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia jobs surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,002,400 in May. The state's labor force also reached an all-time high of 5,470,704, while total employment set a new record at 5,283,862. The
The DeKalb Career Center is temporarily closed as operations transition to a new facility. Additional details regarding the new location will be shared as they become available. Those needing in-person services are welcome to visit any Geor…
Proposed rulemakings are rules that are being considered for adoption by the Georgia Department of Labor. Prior to adoption rules must be formally initiated and submitted for a public review period of at least 30 calendar days.
Toccoa Career Center Temporary ClosureThe Toccoa Career Center is temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs through June 19, 2026. The career center is scheduled to reopen to the public on June 22, 2026.DeKalb Career Center RelocationT…
The Toccoa Career Center will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs from Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 19. The career center will reopen to the public on Monday, June 22. To locate the nearest Georgia Department of Labor C…
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's labor force surged to an all-time high of 5,461,455, and that total employment also set a new record at 5,271,138. The April unemployment rate held steady at 3.5%, which is 0.8
Starting June 8, 2026, weekly payment requests using the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system will no longer be available. You can still request payments through the MyUI Claimant Portal or by completing and submitting the Weekly Request…
By Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera HolmesExclusively published in Hispatlanta "What is now proved was once only imagined." When English poet William Blake wrote those words more than two centuries ago, he captured the spark of hum…
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that in March Georgia's labor force and employment rose to record highs of 5,455,254 and 5,262,263, respectively. The March unemployment rate was 3.5%, which is 0.8 percentage point low…
The Georgia Department of Labor is actively monitoring the wildfires impacting South Georgia. Residents whose jobs have been affected by these fires may be eligible to apply for regular state unemployment insurance benefits.