Bill > HB569

This bill amends Georgia's employment security law by introducing a new definition of "issue date" and modifying several provisions related to benefits and appeals. The bill defines "issue date" as the date when the Department of Labor releases a determination or decision through mail, hand delivery, or electronic means, which must be printed on the document itself. The bill changes multiple sections of the employment security code to replace references to mailing or notification dates with this new "issue date" concept, affecting timelines for appeals and administrative reviews. Specifically, it establishes that determinations become final 15 days after the issue date, allows the Commissioner to waive or extend time limits through administrative rules, and provides that parties can request reconsideration or appeal determinations within 15 days of the issue date. The bill aims to standardize and clarify the timeline for administrative processes in employment security benefit disputes, ensuring consistent interpretation of when critical deadlines begin. The changes will become effective on January 1, 2026, and the bill repeals any conflicting laws.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70652