Friday, January 09, 2009

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Access Labor Force and Unemployment (UI) Statistics
Data on jobs and workers, including labor force, employment and unemployment, industrial growth, occupational trends, and wage rates, are increasingly important to remaining competitive in the global marketplace.

Alien Labor Certification
There are several government agencies involved with granting permission for foreign workers to work in the United States. But first, employers must seek certification through the Department of Labor.

Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinators, The
Provides comprehensive educational and technical support for State agencies so that those programs, services and activities operated by the State of Georgia are accessible and usable by everyone.

Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Handles all civil type complaints for: city, county, state, or private sector for employees who can not afford an attorney.

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Become a Georgia Games Volunteer
For the past twelve years, volunteers have selflessly donated their spare time in order to make the Georgia Games the successful program that it is. While helping the Georgia Games achieve its mission of keeping Georgians physically active, volunteers have made great contributions to amateur sports and to the well-being of Georgians.

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Cafeterias - Capitol Hill and the surrounding areas
GBA operates 3 cafeterias for employees of Capitol Hill and the surrounding areas. Select the link for the cafeteria below to learn more about each GBA facility. The Cafeteria Weekly Menu includes healthy eating breakfast and lunch menus.

Capitol Hill Child Enrichment Center
The Capitol Hill Child Enrichment Center (CHCEC) is a 7000 square foot daycare facility with a capacity for 100 infants and children up to 5 years of age. CHCEC is conveniently located just blocks from the state Capitol and nearby office buildings, allowing parents who work in the Capitol Hill area to drop in to visit their children during lunch and breaks.

Capitol Hill Parking Lots
Complete list of parking facilities.

Careers with the State of Georgia
State Government's employment resource for job applicants and agency recruiters

Carpool Partners
Regional ridematching service maintains a database of individuals who work or live in the region and have expressed an interest in carpooling to work.

Carpooling Tips

Check Air Quality
Daily Air Quality Index in metro Atlanta.

Commission for a New Georgia
Governor Perdue formed the Commission for a New Georgia as an innovative public-private partnership to create breakthrough ideas to help Georgia grow and to make Georgians healthier, safer, and more educated. The Commission gives committed Georgians from state government, the private sector, and academia the opportunity to lend their expertise in the areas of policy development and governmental operations.

Commute Connections
Use our web-based, online ridematching system to locate potential carpool partners in an instant.

Commuter Club Offers Free "Try-It" Vanpooling
Are you interested in vanpooling, but want to try it out before you make a commitment? If you work in the Cumberland area and have thought about vanpooling, then try it for FREE. You may decide that vanpooling is right for you.

Commuter Options
Look for alternative commute options, including commuter rail, trains, buses, van pools, HOV lanes, new roads, bicycle lanes and sidewalks

Copy Services
The Department of Administrative Services provides fast, affordable, and convenient copying services for Georgia state government agencies, departments, authorities; colleges and universities under the Board of Regents; and local governments. For questions regarding your eligibility, please Contact Us from the top right navigation menu.

Courier Services
Dependable, cost competitive courier services to state offices located within a 35 mile radius of metro Atlanta.

Cyber Security
Provides security safeguards and promotes secure internet and computer use throughout the state.

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Document Processing Services
Document processing services to state government within metropolitan Atlanta.

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E-Learning Seminars

Emergency Situations and Evacuations
Learn things to remember in an emergency situation and evacuation.

Employee Promotions & Discounts
Here you will find current information on state employee promotions and discounts.

Employee Suggestion Program
Make suggestions for improving State Government operations. Develop and submit ideas.

Employees' Retirement System (ERS)

Employment Laws and Rule
Link to a variety of federal and state employment-related laws, including those administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).

Ethics in Government
It is declared to be the policy of this state, in furtherance of its responsibility to protect the integrity of the democratic process and to ensure fair elections.

Events and Catering Services
Available from the Georgia Building Authority. Turn your next Capitol Hill meeting into a remarkable event with Stately Events Catering Services.

Explore Education and Training Opportunities
Find out about education and training programs in Georgia, as well as sources of financial assistance for them.

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Facilities Rental - Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon
Need a unique location for your next function? The Georgia Music Hall of Fame is a proven crowd-pleaser for meetings, workshops, seminars, receptions, parties, dances, dinners, and special celebrations. This contemporary facility is available during and after regular business hours with ample free parking and a variety of value-added amenities.

Facilities Rental - Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Perry
This multipurpose, state-owned complex is designed for meetings, trade shows, livestock events, horse shows, fairs, RV rallies, concerts, sporting events ... a center for diverse activities in Central Georgia. The 1,100+ acre site is beautifully landscaped with fountains, lakes and gardens.

File Partial Unemployment Insurance Claims
Partial unemployment insurance claims may be filed by employers for full-time employees who work less than full-time during a pay period due to lack of work only.

Find Industry Data
Data on jobs and workers, including labor force, employment and unemployment, industrial growth, occupational trends, and wage rates, are increasingly important to remaining competitive in the global marketplace.

FlexTrans
Get a tax break by participating in the federal commuter choice benefits program. Vanpool fares are eligible as a pretax benefit the same way as transit passes. Up to $100 a month of your vanpool fare can be exempt from federal payroll taxes under FlexTrans, the State of Georgia's pre-tax transportation benefit.

Fuel Card Program
The Fuel Card Program offers state and local governments a universally accepted fuel purchasing card for making fuel purchases at more than 7,000 locations in Georgia and 170,000 locations throughout the United States.

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GTA Digital Academy
The Georgia Digital Academy is a learning program bringing state agencies together to develop technical solutions to common business problems. Although the roles and responsibilities of agencies vary widely, they face many of the same challenges in using technology to meet their business needs. The academy provides an effective way to share knowledge and resources.

Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP)

Georgia Dept. of Labor
Information on unemployment benefits, employment, etc.

Georgia Fire Departments
Locate fire departments in your area.

Georgia General Assembly
Factual and timely information about the legislative process and the people involved with it.

Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS)

Georgia New-Hire Reporting
Federal and State law requires employers to report newly hired and re-hired employees in Georgia to the Georgia New Hire Reporting Program.

Georgia Register
Links to Georgia government information.

Georgia State Employees' Workers' Compensation Program
DOAS (Department of Administrative Services) Protects all State of Georgia employees from financial loss due to lost work (lost wages), medical expenses and other costs associated with an injury sustained in the course of and arising out of employment with the State of Georgia.

Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Volunteer Projects
Volunteering at a state park or historic site is an excellent way to make a difference in your community, meet new people and enjoy the great outdoors. Individuals, families, clubs and companies are needed to help with projects such as trail adoption, historical research, gardening, bird counts, building projects, re-enactments and campground hosting.

Georgia State Parks - Online Reservations
You may now make reservations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through the Internet, or by phone at more "customer-friendly" times (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. during the week and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends). You can make reservations for campsites, cottages, lodge rooms, picnic shelters, and more.

Georgia Statement, The
The Georgia Statement is published quarterly for state employees by the Commissioner's Office of the Georgia Merit System.

Georgia's Tax Free Holidays
Information on Georgia's semi-annual sales tax holiday weekends.

Get Assistance Concerning a Layoff or Closure
Explore options and resources available to employers anticipating a business closure or mass layoff, as well as to those trying to avoid a layoff situation.

Get Labor Market Information
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) collects, analyzes, and publishes a wide array of information about the states labor market. This information provides a snapshot of Georgias economy, job market, businesses, and its workforce.

Get Occupational Trends
The distribution and growth of occupations are key economic indicators that can show the income potential and diversification of a local economy.

Guaranteed Ride Home
Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) provides commuters who regularly carpool, vanpool, walk, bike or take transit to work with up to five free taxi rides home from work annually if an emergency arises.

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HOV Lanes
High-occupancy vehicle lanes ensure substantial time savings for employees who work in the downtown area.

Handling Dangerous Biological Agents
How to handle anthrax and other biological agent threats from the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health.

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Guide
How to get there and parking information.

Hazardous Materials
Review applicable state law related to hazardous chemicals.

Health Care Professionals
Online renewals, licensure certification, continuing education, fee listings, applications, physician's profiles.

History of Georgia
A brief history on the founding of the State of Georgia.

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Identify Layoff Services and Options
Explore options and resources available to assist employers anticipating a business closure or mass layoff, as well as those trying to avoid a layoff situation.

Inclement Weather Policy
To prescribe uniform procedures for the closure of state offices and the treatment of employee absences from work during periods of inclement weather and other emergencies.

Information on How to Handle Suspicious Mail
This poster tells you what to look for, what to do with a suspicious letter or package, and who to contact.

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Job Descriptions and Salary Information with the State of Georgia

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Learn About People with Disabilities and Employment
Access comprehensive information related to helping people with disabilities reach their potential through independence and employment, and by implementing efforts to eliminate attitudinal barriers as well as physical ones.

Learn About Tax Credits and Incentives
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) coordinates the federal Work Opportunity (WOTC) and Welfare-to-Work (WtW) tax credits. The WOTC encourages hiring workers from targeted groups of job seekers by reducing an employer's federal income tax liability up to $2,400 per qualified employee. The WtW Tax Credit encourages hiring long-term welfare recipients by reducing an employer's federal income tax liability up to $8,500 per qualified employee.

Learn About Unemployment Taxes and Benefits
Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for another job, have definite recall to their jobs within 6 weeks of the last day worked, or are in approved training.

Learn About WIA Services
Information about the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and USDOL's Final Regulations.

Legislative Retirement System (LRS)

Liability Insurance Program
Protects state government and its employees from liability claims brought against them while performing official duties. (DOAS) The Liability Program protects state agencies and their employees from claims brought against them while performing their job duties.

Locate Career Guidance Information
The Job Search Handbook is an online workshop entitled RePlace Yourself. Other GDOL publications providing information to make better career decisions are also available online. Examples of topics include dressing for success, succeeding on a job, and addressing age-related issues.

Locate Employment Related Supportive Services
Local and national organizations aim to deliver practical and accessible resources for job seekers, employers and workforce agencies.

Locate Workforce and Business Development Resources
Employers large and small need certain resources and information to pursue their business goals and to compete and grow in today's highly competitive global economy.

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MARTA Transcard Program for state employees on Capitol Hill
This partnership between MARTA and the Georgia Building Authority offers discounts on monthly MARTA Transcards of up to 20% based on the number of cards sold each month.

MARTA-Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Website for Atlanta's mass transit system. Helpful maps and route information for the visitor.

Mail Services
Processes mail for state government in metropolitan Atlanta.

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Navigator, the Georgia Department of Transportation's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
Check on real time travel conditions for many of Georgia's major roadways via maps, incidents reports, traffic signs, and highway cameras.

Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
NETS is an employer-led public/private partnership dedicated to improving the safety and health of employees, their families, and members of the communities in which they live and work, by reducing the number of traffic crashes that occur both on and off the job.

New Georgia Encyclopedia
The New Georgia Encyclopedia provides an authoritative source of information about people, places, events, institutions, and many other topics relating to the state.

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Obtain Economic Information
conomic information is of interest to a variety of people including job seekers, students, workforce planners, employers, researchers, and educators. This information provides a snapshot of the states economy.

Obtain Information About an Employment Issue
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) receives many inquiries for help with various employment issues; however, resolution of most workplace problems is the responsibility of several federal agencies.

Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (unfair labor practices for employees that work for medical facilities.)

Online Cruise Card
The State Road and Tollway Authority Cruise Card makes it easier and more convenient for commuters to pay their toll. Drivers are able to pay their toll bill, open new cruise card accounts, review their current balances, and update account information online.

Open Georgia - Transparency in Government
Open Georgia - Transparency in Government

Order Office Supplies
Order your office supplies from the Department of Administrative Services' vendor partners.

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Pedestrian Rights and Responsibilities
Know your pedestrian rights and responsibilities.

Performance Management Process (PMP)
In writing Performance Plans (PMFs), managers and supervisors in the state often cite the difficulty of developing good Performance Expectations and measures.

Plan a meeting on Jekyll Island
For more than three decades, Jekyll Island has captured the imagination of meeting planners from around the world.

Postal Services
Provides a full complement of postal services.

Pre-K Provider Search
Search by zip code or by county to find a Pre-K provider in your area.

Press Releases - Governor Sonny Perdue
Stay informed by reading the latest news from Governor Sonny Perdue.

Property Disposal
State Property Available to transfer from the department of Administrative Services.

Public Parking on Capitol Hill during Legislative Session
During the legislative session (usually January through March), certain GBA parking facilities normally open to the public have new hours.

Public Safety Officials Injured or Killed on the Job
DOAS' (Department of Administrative Services) Indemnification Program pays benefits to public safety officials who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. These officials include law enforcement officers, firefighters, prison guards, publicly employed emergency medical technicians, emergency management rescue specialists, and members of the Georgia National Guard (when called into active state service by the Governor for law enforcement purposes).

Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)

Purchasing Card Program
Streamlines payment and purchasing procedures through the use of a purchasing card that is honored by all merchants that accept Visa.

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Recruit New Employees
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) facilitates the process of connecting Employers with job vacancies to qualified applicants, by helping Employers advertise their job openings and identify potential employees.

Recycling Program
Georgia Building Authority coordinates a statewide recycling program for over 130 state agencies and facilities in the Atlanta area.

Reduce Workplace Violence And Related Liability
Consult the checklist of preventive steps to reducing workplace violence and related liability.

Register to Vote
There are several ways to register, including online applications, mail-in applications and motor voter registration.

Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse
Report fraud, waste, abuse or corruption within the executive branch of state government.

Required Workplace Posters
Official Georgia Code requires certain Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) documents be posted in the workplace.

Reserve a state vehicle
The Department of Administrative Services, Office of Fleet Management provides motor vehicle services for all state departments, institutions, boards, bureaus, agencies, colleges, and universities.

Retirement Investment Plan - Peach State Reserves (Deferred Comp)
Peach State Reserves is a supplemental retirement savings program that is designed to provide state employees with a flexible, tax-effective vehicle for accumulating retirement savings. The State Personnel Board (SPB) oversees the Program, with administrative responsibilities managed by the Georgia Merit System.

Retirement Legislation

Return to Work
DOAS' (Department of Administrative Services) Disability Management Program

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Safety Workshop
Sign up for a free Agency Safety and Loss Prevention Coordinator Workshop.

Salary and Travel Search Supplement
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the members of the General Assembly and management of the Agencies, Boards, Authorities, Commissions, Units of the University System of Georgia, Georgia Military College, and Local Boards of Education and should not be used for any other purpose.

Set Up Employee Parking Account
Georgia Building Authority operates 15 parking lots available to state employees for monthly parking.

State ADA
Our Mission: To provide comprehensive educational and technical support for State agencies so that those programs, services and activities operated by the State of Georgia are accessible and usable by everyone.

State Agency and Employees Telephone Directory
The State of Georgia Telephone Directory provides up-to-date listings for state departments, authorities, commissions, colleges, universities and elected officials.

State Employees Credit Union
The SECU serves all employees or retirees of any Board approved Department of Georgia State Government not affiliated with another Credit Union.

State Health Benefits
From the home page, click on Public Employees link to find information about: Health Plan Decision Guides, Pharmacy/Prescription Drugs, Premium Rates, Coverage Options, Newsletters, Facts Sheets, contact information, links, eligibility forms, claim forms, training and presentations.

State Law Library
The State of Georgia Law Library is a division of the Department of Law and is under the supervision of the Attorney General as codified in O.C.G.A. - 50-11-2. Our mission is to provide access to legal information to the Department of Law, governmental agencies, the legal community, citizens of Georgia, and all others interested in Georgia laws.

State Personnel Administration Contact Information
A reference for commonly requested State of Georgia Agency contacts.

State of Georgia Holidays
A list of state holidays when the Capitol and all state agencies will be closed.

State of Georgia Personnel Board Rules
The Georgia Merit System is responsible for administering the following State of Georgia Personnel Board Rules: Chapter 478-1: Rules of the State Personnel Board, Chapter 478-2: Flex Benefits Program, Chapter 478-4: Medical and Physical Examination Program.

Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Initiative

Statewide Construction Manual
Provides recommendations and guidelines, developed by people with years of experience in the design and construction of facilities, to assist state agencies, architects, engineers, general contractors, and specialty contractors in the successful completion of capital construction projects for the State of Georgia.

Statewide Travel Regulations
The Statewide Travel Regulations are intended to provide departments with guidelines for acceptable travel expenses.

Submit a Maintenance Request Online
The GBA Facilities Operations Division handles the custodial, structural, electrical and preventative maintenance of all buildings and facilities owned by GBA, including the historic state Capitol and the Governor's Mansion, living quarters for Georgia's First Family.

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Tax Services - Department of Revenue
Online Tax Services

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia

Telework
Work Away is a management option that allows eligible employees to telework from home or other remote locations for one or more days per week, month, or selected time period.

Training - State Merit System
The Georgia Merit System offers training through the Training and Organizational Development Division. Training is also frequently offered by various other units within GMS.

Transit Systems
There are four main transit systems in the metro area, serving five counties.

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21)
Employees save on Federal Income Tax.

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Van Pool Program
Find an available vanpool via RideFind.

Video Conferencing
Georgia Statewide Academic & Medical System supports video conferencing and distance learning.

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Wireless Classroom
Georgia's Wireless Classroom Project has provided wireless-networked laptop computers to almost 5,000 middle school students and teachers.

Workforce Investment Act

Workplace Injuries
The 10 leading causes of workplace injuries accounted for nearly all of the $38.7 billion employers spent in 1998 for wage replacement and medical payments.

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georgia.gov
Online access to Georgia government.