Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 300-2-4-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024
Rule 300-2-4-.02 - Registration of Claimants for Possible Referrals to Job Openings
(1) Claimants are required to register for screening and referral to employers who are currently offering employment (except as provided below). Unemployment benefits will cease to be payable unless registration has been completed as directed by the department.
(2) The department may notify claimants to give reports on work search activities and to receive job referrals. Unemployment benefits will cease to be payable for failure to give such reports, refusal of a job referral, or to take other such action as directed by the department.
(3) Exceptions to registration requirements are granted to qualified applicants who are:
(a) On short term layoff but who have a definite date of recall to their previous employment within six (6) weeks of the last day worked;
(b) Partial claimants as described in Section 300-2-4-.01 of these rules;
(c) Claimants who are attending training approved by the Commissioner;
(d) Members of unions who routinely and regularly receive all of their job referrals from so-called hiring halls or similar placement facilities and present evidence of:
1. Current union membership in good standing; and
2. Current registration with the union for job referrals; or
(e) Claimants involved in a strike or similar labor dispute, provided, however, claimants who have been locked out of their job must register with the department for possible job referrals if so directed by the department.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 300-2-4-.02

O.C.G.A. §§ 34-2-6(a)(4), 34-8-70, 34-8-190, 34-8-191.

Original Rule entitled "Protection from Welding Rays" was filed and effective on May 18, 1965.
Amended: Rule renumbered as 300-3-4-.02 and Rule 300-1-4-.02, entitled "Regulations Pertaining to Maritime Workers" renumbered as 300-2-4-.02.
Amended: F. June 1, 2023; eff. June 1, 2023, as specified by the Agency.