Form 2798 at a glance
What it is: Form 2798 is the Weekly Work Search Activities Record.
Who signs: A signature is required for the form to be complete.
The law requires you to engage in an active search for work and submit proof of your job search efforts to be eligible for unemployment benefits.
A filled-in Form 2798 example: three new contacts in one week
How to fill out Form 2798, box by box
NAME (Please Print) and SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Enter your NAME (Please Print) and SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
WHAT ACTIVITY DID YOU COMPLETE?, METHOD OF CONTACT? and TYPE OF CONTACT?
Under WHAT ACTIVITY DID YOU COMPLETE? (Check all that apply), check Applied for a Job, Inquired About a Job, Created a Reemployment Plan, Created a Resume, Attended a Job Fair, Attended GDOL Work Shop or Other.
Under METHOD OF CONTACT? (Check one), check Internet, In-Person, Email or Telephone.
Under TYPE OF CONTACT? (Check one), check New or Follow Up.
Date of Contact, Job Title/Job Requisition Number, Business Name and the person contacted
Enter the Date of Contact, Job Title/Job Requisition Number, Business Name, Business Address/Website, Phone Number and Person Contacted Name or Email Address (if applicable).
WHAT WAS THE OUTCOME?
Under WHAT WAS THE OUTCOME? (Check all that apply), check Interview, Job Offer or Application Accepted.
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT, Signature and Date
Enter your Signature and the Date.
A signature is required for the form to be complete.
In the CERTIFICATION STATEMENT, you certify that the information reported is true, correct and verifiable, and you understand that you may be asked to provide proof of the job search activities reported.
More rules for Form 2798
Your work search activities reported are subject to verification by GDOL.
Failure to submit a completed weekly work search record for any week claimed or listing unverifiable contacts may result in a denial and/or repayment of benefits.
No other work search form will be accepted.
Retain a copy of this form for your records.
Common questions about Form 2798
How do you prove you are actively looking for work?
Three new work search activities must be completed and submitted as evidence of your work search efforts weekly for each week of benefits requested.
Where do I file it?
Your work search record may be submitted online via dol.georgia.gov or by faxing this form to (404) 525-3605, (404) 525-3606 or 1-877-302-1573.
Is there a penalty?
In the CERTIFICATION STATEMENT, you understand the law provides severe penalties for any person making false statement(s) or false representation(s) of a material fact to obtain benefits.
Sources
[1] Form 2798 (R-01-24), Weekly Work Search Activities Record, Georgia Department of Labor (the Official source link on this page).
