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O.C.G.A. § 34-8-23: Labor and Industrial Relations — O.C.G.A. § 34-8-23
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A 'benefit year' for unemployment claims filed before June 30, 2019 is one year from filing; for claims filed July 1, 2019 or later, it is 52 weeks starting the same or prior Sunday. Benefits are paid only during the applicable benefit year unless an extended period applies.
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