The general rule is that if an employer has overpaid an employee, the overpayment of wages should be repaid even if the mistake was the employer's.
If you have questions or need additional instructions regarding this application, please contact 1-877-709-8185 and say “Overpayment Unit” when prompted.
Contact the GDOL by chatting with George A.I., our virtual agent located on the GDOL homepage in a chat box at the bottom of the page, or by calling the GDOL Virtual Agent by phone at 1-877-709-8185 unless otherwise specified.
You have the right to appeal an overpayment determination. You must submit your appeal in writing within 30 days of the mailing date on the Notice of Overpayment (DE 1444). You can still submit an appeal after the 30-day deadline, but you must provide the reasons why you missed the appeal deadline.
An employer is legally entitled to recover any overpayment of wages, either during the currency of the contract of employment, as well as after the employee's contract has come to an end.
If you did not file, you must present a WG15 form from the Georgia Department of Labor with your earnings for the last four quarters. (This form can be obtained by making an in person request at any Department of Labor Office with a photo ID).