Ohio Unemployment
Who’s in charge of Ohio Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (DJF) is in charge of the state’s unemployment insurance program.
How To Qualify for Ohio Unemployment Benefits
Unemployed workers in Ohio may be eligible for unemployment compensation if they meet the following requirements:
- You’re unemployed entirely or partially.
- Within the base period, which is defined as four out of the last five completed calendar quarters, you worked for at least 20 weeks for a covered employer and earned at least $243 in income.
- You are unemployed due to no fault of your own, such as a layoff or a reduction in force.
- You must have worked for a covered employer since the beginning of the prior claim year if you are related to a previous unemployment claim that has since expired. This reestablishes you as an Ohio worker.
You may be eligible for unemployment benefits even if your unemployment claim is pending review; however, you should apply for UI benefits if you believe you meet the criteria.
How Much Unemployment Benefits Will I Get in Ohio?
- Base Period: First 4 of the last 5 completed quarters
- Alt Base Period: Last 4 completed quarters
- Duration of Benefits: 20-26 weeks
- Weekly Payment: Min $135 to Max $480-$647
- Maximum Benefits Amount (1 year): $11,518 – $15,548
How Do I Apply for Ohio Unemployment Benefits?
There are two ways to apply for unemployment benefits in Ohio. You can submit your paperwork online at any time.
You can also lodge a claim by phone by calling toll-free 877-644-6562 or TTY 614-387-8408. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., ODJFS agents are ready to assist you.
You will receive confirmation and information about the following steps by mail or e-mail once your claim has been submitted. Based on the last four digits of your Social Security number, your claim will be assigned to a specific processing center.
How do I Manage My Ohio Unemployment Benefits
The process of obtaining UI benefits does not end once your initial claim is submitted; it is a continuous process. You must continue to complete weekly or biweekly UI benefits claims for as long as you desire to receive unemployment compensation after filing your initial claim.
Ohio’s online portal is the simplest and most efficient way to submit your weekly benefit claim. You can also file by phone at 877-OHIO-JOB (877-644-6562) or 888-642-8203 if you are hearing impaired. When you file a weekly benefit claim, the questions you answer determine whether you meet the qualifying standards for the preceding week. Failure to file claims on time may result in payment denial.
How Do I Appeal an Ohio Unemployment Decision?
You have 21 calendar days from the day your determination letter was issued to file a written appeal to the ODJFS if you disagree with the decision about your original unemployment claim.
You’ll be asked for your Social Security number, the date and ID number of the judgment you’d like to appeal, and the reason(s) for your dissatisfaction. Unemployment compensation rulings in Ohio can also be appealed by businesses.
You may file your appeal online with the ODJFS processing center specified on your determination notification, or with any ODJFS claims processing center, online, by mail, or fax.
You, as well as all other interested parties, such as your employer, will receive formal confirmation after your appeal has been received. These parties are then given the opportunity to provide further data.
After receiving your appeal, the ODJFS has 21 calendar days to issue a fresh decision or refer your case to the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission.
How Do I Report an Ohio Unemployment Fraud?
UI benefits fraud wastes public resources and denies eligible Ohio residents access to the benefits they deserve. Please use the Ohio Report Identify Theft Form if you feel someone is making a fraudulent claim using your name and information so state officials can investigate.
Call Ohio’s toll-free hotline at 800-686-1555, fax the information to 614-752-4808, or file a fraud report online to report various sorts of probable fraud.
What if I quit?
Generally, if you voluntarily left your job, you are not eligible.
It is possible to collect, however, if you left due to “good cause.” Good cause is determined by the state unemployment office and you can make your case for receiving benefits.
Upon denial, you should be entitled to a hearing at which you can explain your claim. As the policies and terms vary from state to state, you should contact your local office.
Ohio Unemployment Phone Number and Office Locations
| Ohio Unemployment Office | Ohio Unemployment Office Locations | Ohio Unemployment Phone Number |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Summit County | 1040 E Tallmadge AvenueAkron, OH 44310 | 330-633-1050 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Ashland County | 15 West Fourth StreetAshland, OH 44805 | 419-282-5052 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Ashtabula County | 2247 Lake AvenueAshtabula, OH 44004 | 440-994-1234 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Athens County | 510 W. Union St., Suite 102Athens, OH 45701 | 740-797-1405 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Clermont County | 2400 Clermont Center DriveSuite 240Batavia, OH 45103 | 513-943-3000 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Logan County | 211 E Columbus AvenueBellefontaine, OH 43311 | 937-599-5165 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Mahoning County | 127 Boardman-Canfield RdBoardman, OH 44512 | 330-965-1787 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Wood County | 1928 East Gypsy LanePO Box 679Bowling Green, OH 43402 | 419-352-4172 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Williams County | 1425 E High St.suite 107Bryan, OH 43506 | 419-633-5250 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Crawford County | 225 E Mary StreetBucyrus, OH 44820 | 419-562-8066 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Harrison County | 520 N Main StreetCadiz, OH 43907 | 740-942-2171 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Noble County | 46049 Marietta RoadPO Box 250Caldwell, OH 43724 | 740-732-2392 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Guernsey County | 324 Highland AvenueCambridge, OH 43725 | 740-432-2381 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Stark County | 822 30th Street NWCanton, OH 44709 | 330-433-9675 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Carroll County | 55 East Main StreetPO Box 219Carrollton, OH 44615 | 330-627-2571 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Mercer County | 220 West Livingston StreetRm B-272Celina, OH 45822 | 419-586-6409 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Geauga County | 12480 Ravenwood DrivePO Box 309Chardon, OH 44024 | 440-285-9141 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Cincinnati | 1916 Central ParkwayCincinnati, OH 45214 | 513-946-7200 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Pickaway County | 1005 South Pickaway StreetPO Box 610Circleville, OH 43113 | 740-420-7339 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Cleveland | 1910 Carnegia AvenueFree Parking off East 19thCleveland, OH 44115 | 216-777-8200 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Columbus | 1111 East Broad StreetSuite 201Columbus, OH 43205 | 614-559-5052 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Coshocton County | 725 Pine StreetCoshocton, OH 43812 | 740-622-1020 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Montgomery County | 1111 S Edwin C Moses BlvdPO Box 972 (45422)Dayton, OH 45422 | 937-225-5627 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Defiance County | 1300 E Second St Suite 202Defiance, OH 43512 | 419-784-3777 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Delaware | 145 North Union StreetHayes Administration BuildingDelaware, OH 43015 | 740-833-2338 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Preble County | 1500 Park AvenueEaton, OH 45320 | 937-456-6224 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Lorain County | 42495 North Ridge RoadElyria, OH 44035 | 440-324-5244 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Butler County | 4631 Dixie HighwayFairfield, OH 45014 | 513-785-6500 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Hancock County | 7746 CR 140 Suite BFindlay, OH 45840 | 419-429-8083 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Sandusky County | 2511 Countryside DriveSuite DFremont, OH 43420 | 419-332-2169 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Gallia County | 848 Third AvenueGallipolis, OH 45631 | 740-446-3222 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Brown County | 406 West Plum StreetGeorgetown, OH 45121 | 800-553-7393 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Darke County | 603 Wagner AvenueGreenville, OH 45331 | 937-548-4132 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Highland County | 1575 North High StreetSuite 31AHillsboro, OH 45133 | 937-393-1933 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Lawrence County | 120 North Third StreetIronton, OH 45638 | 740-532-3140 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Jackson County | 25 E South StreetJackson, OH 45640 | 740-688-4201 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Hardin County | 175 W Franklin StreetSuite 150Kenton, OH 43326 | 419-674-2312 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Fairfield County | 239 W Main StreetLancaster, OH 43130 | 740-652-7856 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Warren County | 300 East Silver StreetLebanon, OH 45036 | 513-695-1130 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Allen County | 951 Commerce ParkwayLima, OH 45804 | 419-999-0360 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Columbiana County | 7989 Dickey Drive Suite 4Lisbon, OH 44432 | 330-420-9675 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Hocking County | 389 W Front StreetLogan, OH 43138 | 740-380-4043 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Madison County | 200 Midway StreetLondon, OH 43140 | 740-852-8801 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Richland County | 183 Park Avenue EastMansfield, OH 44902-1829 | 419-774-5300 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Washington County | 1115 Gillman Ave Suite BMarietta, OH 45750 | 740-434-0758 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Marion County | 622 Leader StreetMarion, OH 43302 | 740-382-0076 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Belmont County | 302 Walnut StreetMartins Ferry, OH 43935 | 740-633-5627 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Union County | 940 London Ave Suite 1500Marysville, OH 43040 | 937-645-2018 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Vinton County | 30975 Industrial Park RoadMcArthur, OH 45651 | 740-672-2289 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Morgan County | 155 E Main StreetLower LevelMcConnelsville, OH 43756 | 740-962-2519 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Medina County | 72 Public Square1st FloorMedina, OH 44256 | 330-723-9675 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Meigs County | 175 Race St.Middleport, OH 45760 | 740-992-2117 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Holmes County | 85 N Grant StreetMillersburg, OH 44654 | 330-674-1111 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Knox County | 17604 Coshocton RoadMount Vernon, OH 43050 | 740-392-9675 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Morrow County | 619 W Marion RdMt. Gilead, OH 43338 | 419-946-8480 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Henry County | 104 E Washington StreetHahn Center Suite 203Napoleon, OH 43545 | 419-592-3862 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Perry County | 5454 OH 37New Lexington, OH 43764 | 740-342-3551 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Tuscarawas County | 1260 Monroe StreetSuite 35New Philadelphia, OH 44663 | 330-364-9777 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Licking County | 998 E Main StreetNewark, OH 43055 | 740-670-8700 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Huron County | 185 Shady Lane DriveNorwalk, OH 44857 | 419-668-8126 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Ottawa County | 8043 West State Route 163Oak Harbor, OH 43449 | 419-707-8605 |
| Ohio Means Jobs – Putnam County | 575 Ottawa-Glandorf Rd Suite 1Ottawa, OH 45875 | 567-376-3777 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Lake County | 177 Main StreetPainesville, OH 44077 | 440-350-4000 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Paulding County | 252 Dooley DrivePaulding, OH 45879 | 419-399-3345 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Pike County | 941 Market StreetPiketon, OH 45661 | 740-289-2371 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Scioto County | 433 Third StreetPO Box 1525Portsmouth, OH 45662 | 740-354-7545 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Portage County | 253 South Chestnut St.Ravenna, OH 44266 | 330-296-2841 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Erie County | 221 W Parish StSandusky, OH 44870 | 419-624-6451 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Shelby County | 227 South Ohio AvenueSidney, OH 45365 | 937-498-4981 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Clark County | 1345 Lagonda AvenueSpringfield, OH 45503 | 937-327-1961 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Jefferson County | 114 North Fourth StreetSteubenville, OH 43952 | 740-282-0971 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Seneca County | 900 E CR 20Tiffin, OH 44883 | 419-447-5011 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Lucas County | 1301 Monroe StToledo, OH 43604 | 419-213-5627 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Miami County | 2040 North County Road 25-ATroy, OH 45373 | 937-440-3465 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Champaign County | 1512 US Highway 68 Bay 14Urbana, OH 43078 | 937-484-1581 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Van Wert County | 120 East Main StreetVan Wert, OH 45891 | 419-623-4437 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Auglaize County | 13093 Infirmary RdThird Floor, EastWapakoneta, OH 45895 | 567-242-2750 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Trumbull County | 280 North Park AveWarren, OH 44481 | 330-675-2179 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Fayette County | 133 S Main StWashington C.H., OH 43160 | 740-313-0242 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Fulton County | 604 South Shoop Suite 110Wauseon, OH 43567 | 419-337-9215 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Clinton County | 1025 S South StreetSuite 500Wilmington, OH 45177 | 937-382-7762 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Adams County | 19221 State Route 136PO Box 188Winchester, OH 45697 | 937-695-0316 |
| Ohio Unemployment Offic – Monroe County | 100 Home AvenueWoodsfield, OH 43793 | 740-472-1602 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Wayne County | 358 W North Street PO Box 76Wooster, OH 44691 | 330-264-5060 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office – Greene County | 581 Ledbetter RoadXenia, OH 45385 | 937-562-6565 |
| Ohio Unemployment Office Muskingum County | 445 Woodlawn AveZanesville, OH 43701 | 740-454-6211 |