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Ohio Extended Unemployment Benefits
Ohio unemployment is a joint federal-state program. Workers who are unemployed after losing a job in Ohio are eligible for additional extended benefits beyond the federal threshold, increasing the maximum number of weeks that a worker can receive unemployment benefits to 79 weeks.http://unemployment.ohio.gov/ -
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Introduction
- What do you do if you find yourself unemployed in Ohio? The first thing you should do is file for unemployment. You may or may not be eligible for benefits, but applying is the best way to determine this. Filing for unemployment compensation in Ohio is relatively easy; you can apply by phone or online. You should file as soon as you become unemployed; your claim will begin the Sunday of the calendar week that you file it.
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Step 1: Determine If You Qualify for Ohio Unemployment
- In order to be eligible to collect unemployment in the state of Ohio, you must:
- Have become unemployed through no fault of your own
- Have worked 20 weeks and and earned sufficient wages during an established base period
- Have received a minimum weekly wage of at least $210 during the base period
- Be able and available to work in your chosen occupation
- Be actively seeking new employment
- You will be required to keep a weekly record of your job search and contacts
- You may be required to register with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Service's Sharing Career Opportunities and Training Information (SCOTI)
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Step 2: Gather Necessary Documents
- To file an unemployment claim in the state of Ohio, you will need:
- Your Social Security number
- Your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address
- Information about each employer you worked for in the past six weeks, including:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Dates of employment
- Information about any employer you worked for out of state over the past 18 months, including:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Dates of employment
- Reason you became unemployed
- Your spouse's name and Social Security number
- Names, Social Security numbers and dates of birth for all dependants
- Alien Registration number (if applicable)
- Your regular occupation and job skills
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Step 3: Apply for Benefits
- As in many other states, Ohio residents may apply for unemployment insurance benefits in one of two ways:
- Online: go to http://unemployment.ohio.gov
- Claims may be filed 24/7
- You must have Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher or Firefox 2.0 and higher to access the system
- You must also have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.02 or higher
- Via telephone
- Call 1-877-644-6562
- Call center is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Conclusion
- Losing a job is never an easy experience, but unemployment benefits can help tide you over until you secure your next job. If you are an Ohio worker who was recently laid off, you may be eligible for up to 26 weeks of weekly unemployment benefits.
