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He even added guys were bidding to PA from NC for their last few months because PA pays a much higher rate. The company actually pays a good chunk of the benefit in most states. The issue of applying for work varies from state to state as do other rules such as length and amount.
“In Georgia, employers pay the entire cost of unemployment insurance benefits“
Employers cover the costs through unemployment taxes levied on them. They can volunteer to pay actual benefits in real time in lieu of contributions, but that isn’t the default.