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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

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 
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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:
  • 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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The Forsyth County Chamber seeks to provide access to recommendations, regulations, services and expertise to its members. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this mission remains constant. Prior to acting, members should consult their own professional advisors for information and counsel specific to the individual and unique situations faced by organizations, individuals and corporations. The opinions, interpretations and recommendations of the Forsyth County  Chamber are informational only and should not be relied upon by the recipient as legal or professional advice. The Forsyth County Chamber makes no representations as to the accuracy or reliability of the content contained herein. Users of this information accept any and all risks associated with the use of such information and agree that the Forsyth County Chamber has no liability to user.
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