Employment Assistance
Georgia Department of Labor -
Employee Rights Listed Below that go into effect April 1 (Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Filing for unemployment? Start here https://dol.georgia.gov/gdol-covid-19-information
Employees, if you have questions regarding unemployment benefits, visit FAQ for employees
Employers who have questions can view this FAQ HERE
Already filed a claim and curious of next steps? Visit here https://dol.georgia.gov/blog-post/2020-03-25/what-do-after-your-claim-filed
Goodwill Career Center in Dawsonville
Job Seekers can visit CareerConnector.org and register for free. Be sure to select the “Dawsonville” location.
Once registered, job seekers should call the Goodwill Career Center in Dawsonville at 706.344.3409 for:
-Application assistance
-Job lead cultivation
-Online resume maker
-Tutorials on how to effectively look for a job
-Interviewing skills practice
The Goodwill Career Center offers all of these services at no cost. The only requirement is registration via the website.
Express Employment
Express Employment Professionals’ office is open and fully staffed with the resources and expertise to offer a full range of employment solutions including Evaluation Hire, Temporary Staffing, Professional Search and Human Resources. Each of these solutions are offered on a short or long-term basis. Visit http://www.expresspros.com/AlpharettaGA/ to learn more.
Worksource Georgia
Do you need assistance with your job search, or additional training to update your skill set? Visit HERE to download their Virtual Career Coach Guide
Employee Rights Listed Below that go into effect April 1 (Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Filing for unemployment? Start here https://dol.georgia.gov/gdol-covid-19-information
Employees, if you have questions regarding unemployment benefits, visit FAQ for employees
Employers who have questions can view this FAQ HERE
Already filed a claim and curious of next steps? Visit here https://dol.georgia.gov/blog-post/2020-03-25/what-do-after-your-claim-filed
Goodwill Career Center in Dawsonville
Job Seekers can visit CareerConnector.org and register for free. Be sure to select the “Dawsonville” location.
Once registered, job seekers should call the Goodwill Career Center in Dawsonville at 706.344.3409 for:
-Application assistance
-Job lead cultivation
-Online resume maker
-Tutorials on how to effectively look for a job
-Interviewing skills practice
The Goodwill Career Center offers all of these services at no cost. The only requirement is registration via the website.
Express Employment
Express Employment Professionals’ office is open and fully staffed with the resources and expertise to offer a full range of employment solutions including Evaluation Hire, Temporary Staffing, Professional Search and Human Resources. Each of these solutions are offered on a short or long-term basis. Visit http://www.expresspros.com/AlpharettaGA/ to learn more.
Worksource Georgia
Do you need assistance with your job search, or additional training to update your skill set? Visit HERE to download their Virtual Career Coach Guide
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Health Coverage Options
With millions of businesses forced to close or make staffing changes amid the coronavirus pandemic, many individuals have lost or are at risk of losing access to employer-sponsored health coverage.
What other health coverage options are available for workers who lose coverage because of job loss, hour reductions, or lay-offs?
There are several health coverage alternatives that furloughed or former employees and their families may consider.
Options may include:
View https://www.uschamber.com/report/health-coverage-options for additional information or https://www.uschamber.com/report/backgrounder-unemployment-insurance-under-the-cares-act if you are looking for assistance regarding Insurance under the CARES act.
What other health coverage options are available for workers who lose coverage because of job loss, hour reductions, or lay-offs?
There are several health coverage alternatives that furloughed or former employees and their families may consider.
Options may include:
- A spouse’s employee health plan
- COBRA continuation coverage through the previous employer
- Individual market coverage through an Exchange
- Public programs such as Medicaid and CHIP
View https://www.uschamber.com/report/health-coverage-options for additional information or https://www.uschamber.com/report/backgrounder-unemployment-insurance-under-the-cares-act if you are looking for assistance regarding Insurance under the CARES act.
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