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If you are unemployed through no fault of your own, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Click below to start the process, or log into an existing account.
- Active Search for Work and Reemployment Requirements
Active Search for Work – When they apply for unemployment...
- Active Search for Work and Reemployment Requirements
Active Search for Work – When they apply for unemployment benefits, eligible individuals who are required to search for work are registered in OhioMeansJobs.com and must create and maintain an active, searchable resume on that website.
Applying online is the quickest way to start receiving unemployment benefits. Use our step-by-step guide or our Online Filing Instructions to help you apply for benefits and access or create an OH|ID account.
File a New Claim - What to Expect. The online initial application takes about 25 minutes. You will need to file a new claim if you have not applied for unemployment benefits at any time in the past 12 months. Your application is not filed until you receive a confirmation number.
Unemployment Resources for Employers. Employers, find what you need to understand and meet your unemployment insurance obligations.
Unemployment benefits provide short-term income to unemployed workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own and who are actively seeking work. Learn about and apply for. online, or call (877) 644-6562. Filter the resources below by keyword or topic.
Log in to your account at unemployment.ohio.gov to file weekly claims. For a step-by-step guide to filing your weekly claims online, click here. If you are prompted to enter work-search activities, enter “COVID-19,” as you are not required to actively seek employment during the pandemic.
