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- Georgia Government Publications
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- Title:
- Press release, 2020 April 22
- Creator:
- Georgia. Office of the Governor
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- Georgia. Office of the Governor
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- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Office of the Governor
- Date of Original:
- 2020-04-22
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- Georgia--Politics and government--Periodicals
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- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
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June 1, 2007, viewed June 3, 2007. - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA G600 .P1 P7 2020/4-22
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- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
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Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options
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For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor are partnering to ensure Georgians understand their unemployment options as the state begins the safe reopening of businesses. Governor Kemp announced plans Monday to safely and incrementally reopen sectors of the economy, and today, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler encouraged employers to work with employees to determine a successful return to work plan.
"Thanks to Governor Kemp and his support, we were able to issue an emergency rule that increased the earnings exemption amount from $55 to $300 allowing individuals to make $300 a week without reducing their weekly benefit amount," said Commissioner Butler. "If a business opens back up slowly and their employees are returning to work with reduced hours, employers can continue to file employer-filed partial claims on behalf of their employees."
Pursuant to the emergency rule issued on March 26, 2020, an individual can make up to $300 per week without reducing their maximum weekly benefit amount, allowing employees to work reduced hours and still qualify for state weekly benefits and the federal $600 weekly supplement.
"As we take measured steps to reopen sectors of our state's economy, it is vital that we continue to support Georgians trying to re-enter the workforce," said Governor Kemp. "Commissioner Butler and the Department of Labor are working around the clock to do just that. Their action under historic circumstances will continue to give our state's workforce viable options to put food on the table for their families as we fight COVID-19 together."
Employer-filed partial claims account for 75 percent of the state's 1.1 million claims since March 14. Employers are required to report an individual's weekly gross wages when certifying on behalf of the employee with the GDOL. These employer-filed partial claims can include full-time and part-time employees, as long as employers are accurately reporting an
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Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options
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