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Apply Online. Applying online is the quickest way to start receiving unemployment benefits. To apply online, go to unemployment.ohio.gov and follow the steps listed in the “Step-By-Step Guide” section below. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can apply by phone by calling 877-644-6562.
You can contact the Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations by calling 1-877-644-6562 (TTY 711 or 1-800-750-0750) between 8 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday (except holidays). You can also fax to 614-466-7449. To contact us via U.S. mail, send correspondence to the following address:
Will I qualify for unemployment? 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 unemployment benefits online, or call (877) 644-6562.
Unemployment Insurance Tax for New Employers. Unemployment benefits give short-term income to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It is state taxes from employers that fund the benefits. Learn More.
To apply online, go to unemployment.ohio.gov and follow the steps listed below. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can apply by calling 1-877-644-6562. Call center hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Unemployment Insurance in Ohio
For Unemployment Insurance (UI) through OhioMeansJobs.com Federal and state law requires individuals who are receiving unemployment benefits to actively search for suitable work each week that they file for benefits.
