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• Q: Who May Apply For Unemployment Compensation Benefits?
  A: Any unemployed worker may apply.
• Q: When Is The Right Time To Apply For Benefits?
  A: A person should apply as soon as he/she becomes unemployed. Usually individuals file during the first calendar week after losing a job. Weekly benefits are not paid … More
• Q: How May An Application Be Filed?
  A: An unemployed worker has four filing options: 1. To go in person to the nearest Ohio local reporting office. 2. To register by telephone on the toll­free number: 1 … More
• Q: What Documentation Is Needed To Apply For Benefits?
  A: If filing in person, the applicant should bring two forms of identification, such as a driver's license, social security card, photo ID, or organization card and a pay … More
• Q: How Is The Application Completed?
  A: The completion of the application depends on the method in which the applicant reports. When filing in person, the individual fills in an application form with … More
• Q: May A Claim For Unemployment Benefits Be Restarted?
  A: If an applicant is eligible for unemployment benefits, the benefits are payable over a 52­consecutive­week period (the benefit year). Within this benefit year, … More
• Q: May An Applicant File A Claim Outside Of Ohio?
  A: Yes. In addition to local Ohio offices, an applicant may file claims at any local office of a similar agency in the other 49 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, … More
• Q: What Is Covered Employment?
  A: Under Ohio law, most employers are required to pay contributions for unemployment insurance. Work for such an employer is "covered" employment. Work for a nonprofit or … More
• Q: What Is A Calendar Quarter?
  A: Every calendar year is divided into the following four parts, known as "quarters" 1st Quarter: January 1 through March 31 2nd Quarter: April 1 through June 30 3rd … More
• Q: What Is The Base Period?
  A: The "base period" is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters immediately before the first day of an applicant's benefit year. If an applicant does … More