• Get Prepared

    Be sure to continue claiming benefits and submitting your Weekly Work Search Record throughout the appeal process.

  • Gather What You'll Need

    • The release date of the determination or decision you are appealing.
    • The docket number if you are appealing a previous decision made by the Appeals Tribunal Administrative Hearing Officer.
    • The claimant’s name and the Social Security number on the determination or decision being appealed (if submitting by email or fax, only include the last four digits).
    • Your address and the best phone number to reach you.
    • A detailed explanation of why you are appealing.

  • Submit Your Appeal

    You can submit your appeal online, via email, by fax, or in person. Please keep a copy of your appeal for your records.

    • Submit Online
      • Filing online is the faster, preferred method of appeal.
      • Visit the Georgia Department of Labor’s File an Appeal portal.
      • Log in using the same credentials you use to file for unemployment. 
      • Follow the online prompts to file your appeal.
    • Submit by Email
      • Download the Appeal Request Form from the Georgia Department of Labor website’s Forms and Publications section.
      • Complete and sign the form.
      • If appealing a Claims Examiner’s Determination, email the completed and signed form to [email protected].
      • If appealing an Administrative Hearing Officer’s Decision, email the completed and signed form to [email protected].
    • Submit by Fax
      • Download the Appeal Request Form from the Georgia Department of Labor website’s Forms and Publications section.
      • Complete and sign the form.
      • If appealing a Claims Examiner’s Determination, fax the completed and signed form to 404-232-3901 or 404-232-3902.
      • If appealing an Administrative Hearing Officer’s Decision, fax the completed and signed form to 404-232-3339.
    • Submit in Person
      • Download the Appeal Request Form from the Georgia Department of Labor website’s Forms and Publications section.
      • Complete and sign the form.
      • If appealing a Claims Examiner’s Determination, hand deliver (do not mail) the completed and signed form to:

      Georgia Department of Labor

      UI Appeals Tribunal

      148 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE

      Suite 525

      Atlanta, GA 30303-1734

      • If appealing an Administrative Hearing Officer’s Decision, hand deliver (do not mail) the completed and signed form to:

      Georgia Department of Labor

      Board of Review

      148 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE

      Suite 510

      Atlanta, GA 30303-173

  • Next Steps

    • When your appeal is received, you should receive a confirmation number.
    • After you submit your appeal request, the Appeals Tribunal will decide if a hearing should be scheduled. If a hearing is scheduled, the Appeals Tribunal will send you, the employer, and any interested party a Notice of Hearing. This will contain the time and date of the hearing, as well as the issues to be discussed.
    • After the hearing, a decision will be mailed to all interested parties. If you disagree with the decision, you may appeal to the Board of Review.