Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment Insurance  
Taxable Base $8,500
Rate % 2.70%
Average Among New Employers 2.70%
Maximum Weekly Benefit $320
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Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation  
Average Cost for All Manufacturering per $100 Payroll Georgia law requires employers to insure their workers against job-connected accidents. This insurance is carried with private companies, unless the employer prefers to be self-insured.
Maximum Weekly Benefit Self-insured employers must provide proof of financial ability to the State Workers' Compensation Board. The Board may require posting of a bond.
  Private insurance companies return about 2% of the premiums received from employers to the Board to cover its operating costs. Self-insured employers pay a fee directly to the Board to cover operating costs (about 2% of what premiums would have been).
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