Peach Tree Times

Georgians claiming unemployment insurance must submit verifiable proof of three job search contacts as part of the state Department of Labor's weekly certification process.

The state has reinstated the EmployGeorgia requirement after it ended participation in the federal unemployment insurance programs enacted through the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. The last payable week for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation and Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation was the week ending June 26, a Department of Labor release said.

“Work search and registration with EmployGeorgia is part of the reemployment process. Unemployment insurance payments serve as a financial support for claimants, but the real support comes from the connection of job seekers with open positions,” Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said, the release reported.

Claimants must have conducted work search activities at least three days per week, the Department of Labor said. These activities include but are not limited to developing a work search plan, applying for jobs, interviewing, attending job fairs, and developing resumes.

Georgians are advised to prepare their social security number which they would need during the registration at EmployGeorgia. A resume should also be uploaded to the website.

Visit dol.georgia.gov for more information and https://employgeorgia.com for video tutorials on how to register and use EmployGeorgia.