Department of Labor tweaking site for more 1-on-1 engagement

Since mid-March, Georgia’s Department of Labor has had to reinvent itself. Getting benefits to a record number of unemployment applicants in a short period of time has been monumental. But now they are ready to focus on individual cases. 

Guardianship, medical directives changed in wills in face of COVID-19

If there is one business sector that’s seen an uptick in work, it’s for lawyers who specialize in wills. Even before COVID-19, creating a will was important. It’s for everybody.  A will lays out your wishes before your family gets into a stressful situation like death or illness.

Credit card issuers will lower credit limits amid coronavirus outbreak

Many families may rely on credit cards to get through this tough time, but know that credit card companies are very likely about to lower your credit limit. This happened to most of us during the recession in 2008. That $3,000 card limit card was suddenly $1,500.

Testing snafu leaves ER doctor fuming

As Georgia takes the first steps to reopen for business, the state still remains far behind other states when it comes to testing for COVID-19.

Pandemic unemployment assistance is in the mail

Unemployment numbers continue to rise. A Georgia Department of Labor spokeswoman reports they processed last month more than one million claims. That’s more than the combined total for the previous three years. But starting today, some businesses are allowed to re-open. But what does this do to employees still seeking benefits?