Ohio Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: When Does The Individual Receive The First Benefits Check?
  A: The earliest an unemployment check can be mailed is during the third week of unemployment. The check is issued only if the applicant: met all the eligibility … More
• Q: Why Are No Benefits Paid For The First Week Of Unemployment?
  A: Ohio law requires that each applicant serve a one­week waiting period after filing an initial claim for unemployment benefits. This is called the "waiting week," … More
• Q: What Is Meant By A Weekly Claim?
  A: Applicants must file a claim for benefits for each calendar week of their unemployment. The claim for a week of unemployment is actually a claim for the previous week … More
• Q: How Should The Weekly Claims Be Returned To The Agency?
  A: Each claim card states how and when the card is to be submitted. If the applicant is to mail it, the words "MAIL ON THIS DATE" appear, along with the exact mailing … More
• Q: What Are The Weekly Eligibility Requirements?
  A: The applicant must be physically able to work, available for work, and, actively seeking work in order to receive benefits. Additionally, the applicant must not refuse … More
• Q: What Is Meant By Able To Work?
  A: The applicant must be physically "able" to perform work in his/her trade or occupation. If not, the applicant may receive benefits if he/she has submitted medical … More
• Q: What Is Meant By Available For Work?
  A: The applicant must be "available" to accept suitable work in any occupation that is consistent with his/her prior training and experience. If the applicant restricts … More
• Q: What Is Suitable Work?
  A: In considering what is "suitable work," the agency considers factors such as: whether the work is in line with the applicant's prior training and experience; the … More
• Q: What Happens If The Applicant Refuses To Accept Suitable Work?
  A: The agency will interview the applicant to determine if the work was "suitable". If found to be suitable (and the reason for refusing is not permitted under Ohio law), … More
• Q: What Happens If The Applicant Isnt Able To Work, Or Available For Work, Or Actively Seeking Work During A Week?
  A: The applicant is disqualified for that one week only. The total benefit amount is not affected. He/she may reopen the claim during the next week or any week in the … More
• Q: How Does An Applicant Know If His/Her Weekly Eligibility Is In Question?
  A: The agency will notify the applicant of any issue and give an opportunity for him/her to respond. Sometimes the applicant may request a fact­ finding interview. … More

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