The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is a state agency established in 1911, initially known as the Department of Commerce and Labor. It plays a crucial role in matching qualified job seekers with employers, collecting labor market data, and administering programs like unemployment insurance and child labor laws[1][2]. ### Key Responsibilities: - Unemployment Insurance Administration: The GDOL manages the state's unemployment insurance program, providing financial support to individuals temporarily out of work[2][3]. - Workforce Development: It offers reemployment services and refers workers to appropriate job training programs[2]. - Labor Market Information: The department gathers, maintains, and reports labor market data to assist businesses and economic planners[2]. - Child Labor Laws: GDOL is responsible for enforcing laws related to child labor[2]. ### Leadership and Structure: The GDOL is led by State Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson, who took office on January 12, 2023. The department includes divisions such as Unemployment Insurance and Workforce Statistics & Economic Research, along with a network of local Career Centers across Georgia[2]. ### Services for Employers: - Unemployment Insurance Tax Accounts: Employers must set up a tax account by completing the DOL-1A form. New employers are assigned a tax rate of 2.70% until they qualify for an experience rating[4]. - Online Services: Employers can file tax and wage reports online, manage business addresses, and apply for or change passwords[4]. ### Services for Job Seekers: - Unemployment Benefits: Eligible individuals can apply for benefits through the MyUI Claimant Portal and must register with WorkSource Georgia for employment services[3][5]. - Career Centers: GDOL operates career centers statewide to assist job seekers[3].