As used in this chapter, the term “annual payroll” means the total amount of wages for employment paid by an employer during the 12 month period immediately preceding and ending on the computation date. As used in this chapter, the term “average annual payroll” means the average of the annual payrolls of an employer for […]
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, as used in this chapter, the term “base period” means the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters immediately preceding the first day of an individual’s benefit year; provided, however, that, in the case of a combined wage claim under Code Section 34-8-80, […]
As used in this chapter, the term “benefits” means the compensation payable to an individual, as provided in this chapter, with respect to the individual’s unemployment. History. Code 1981, § 34-8-22 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 139, § 1.
As used in this chapter, the term “benefit year” with respect to any individual means: For all valid claims filed on or before June 30, 2019, the one-year period beginning with the day on which a valid claim is filed; and For all valid claims filed on or after July 1, 2019, the 52 weeks: […]
As used in this chapter, the term “bona fide in the labor market” means that any person claiming benefits under this chapter must be available for full-time employment, as that term is generally understood in the trade or work classification involved, without regard to prior work restrictions, provided that no individual who is otherwise eligible […]
As used in this chapter, the term “calendar quarter” means the period of three consecutive calendar months ending on the dates of March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31 of each year or such other dates as the Commissioner may by regulation prescribe. History. Code 1981, § 34-8-25 , enacted by Ga. L. […]
As used in this chapter, the term “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor. History. Code 1981, § 34-8-26 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 139, § 1.
As used in this chapter, the term “common paymaster” means one of two or more related corporations which concurrently employ the same individual and which is designated to remunerate such individual for services performed for all such related corporations. Upon approval by the Commissioner, the common paymaster shall be considered the employer of such individual […]
As used in this chapter, the term “computation date” means June 30 of each calendar year with respect to rates applicable to the succeeding calendar year for each employer whose account could have been chargeable with benefits throughout the 36 consecutive calendar month period immediately preceding and ending on the computation date. History. Code 1981, […]
As used in this chapter, the term “contributions” means the money payments to the Unemployment Compensation Fund required by Code Sections 34-8-150 through 34-8-156. As used in this chapter, the term “payments in lieu of contributions” means the money payments to reimburse the Unemployment Compensation Fund for benefit payments charged to employers as required pursuant […]
As used in this chapter, the term “deductible earnings” means all money earned each week by a claimant for services performed, whether or not received by such claimant, in excess of an amount established by the Commissioner as promulgated by rules and regulations. The amount established by the Commissioner shall not be less than $50.00 […]
As used in this chapter, the term “department” means the Georgia Department of Labor. History. Code 1981, § 34-8-31 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 139, § 1.
As used in this chapter, the term “employee leasing company” means an independently established business entity which engages in the business of providing leased employees to any other employing unit under the following conditions: Negotiates with clients or customers for such matters as time, place, type of work, working conditions, quality, and price of service; […]
As used in this chapter, the term “employer” means: Any employing unit which, in either the current or preceding calendar year: Paid in any calendar quarter wages of $1,500.00 or more for service in employment; or Had in employment at least one individual, irrespective of whether the same individual was in employment on each such […]
As used in this chapter, the term “employing unit” means any individual, the legal representative of a deceased individual, or any type of organization, including any partnership, association, trust, estate, joint-stock company, insurance company, or corporation, whether domestic or foreign, employee leasing company, common paymaster, or the receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, trustee, or successor thereof […]
As used in this chapter, the term “employment” means any service, including service in interstate commerce, performed for wages or under any contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied. The term “employment” shall include an individual’s entire service performed within and outside this state, if: The service is localized in this state. Service […]
As used in this chapter, the term “employment office” means a free public employment office or branch thereof operated by this state or maintained as a part of a state controlled system of public employment offices. History. Code 1981, § 34-8-36 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 139, § 1.
As used in this chapter, the term “Employment Security Administration Fund” means the Employment Security Administration Fund which is established by this chapter and from which administrative expenses under this chapter shall be paid. History. Code 1981, § 34-8-37 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 139, § 1.
As used in this chapter, the term “experience rating account” means the individual experience of a covered employer, as determined by factors set forth in Code Sections 34-8-150 through 34-8-157. History. Code 1981, § 34-8-38 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 139, § 1.
As used in this chapter, the term “extended benefits” means benefits, including benefits payable to federal civilian employees and to ex-service personnel pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Chapter 85, payable to an individual under Code Section 34-8-197 for the weeks of unemployment in the eligibility period of the individual. History. Code 1981, § 34-8-39 , enacted […]
