Tag: unemployment

How do I get my back payments? How does partial unemployment work? What's the latest on the backlog? Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler weighs in.

There are two primary weapons in the fight to save Georgia's economy: unemployment benefits for out-of-work individuals and Paycheck Protection Program loans for businesses. Some critics say Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen quickly has blunted both.

On Thursday, Atlanta's mayor released a five-phase plan for re-opening. Here’s your Friday morning update.

On Friday, the Atlanta open was canceled and more businesses began to re-open. Here’s your Saturday morning update.

On Thursday, Georgia's unemployment rate continued to rise and Zoo Atlanta announced its re-opening. Here’s your Friday morning update.

Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler weighs in on the questions you submitted.

Record numbers of Georgians are filing unemployment claims, but the process is confusing. Who handles the paperwork, you or your former employer? If your employer opens because the state government says it’s okay to work, but you don't feel comfortable returning yet, does that mean you can’t collect unemployment? Share your questions with us, and we’ll ask them to experts.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly unemployment report card and let's just say that Mississippi will be feeling pretty good, because Georgia has now claimed the top spot. Indeed, ours is the...