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If you...","datePublished":"2024-02-07","dateModified":"2025-08-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/author\/julius\/#Person","name":"Julius Amourgis","url":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/author\/julius\/","identifier":50,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e49a6abb900684fc2323b7043eaceeb537475408ebc3a2cefbbe0ce24506d3b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e49a6abb900684fc2323b7043eaceeb537475408ebc3a2cefbbe0ce24506d3b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amourgis & Associates Attorneys at Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/amourgisassoc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-1.png","url":"https:\/\/amourgisassoc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-1.png","width":425,"height":87}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-file-for-unemployment.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-file-for-unemployment.jpg","height":500,"width":700},"url":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/how-to-file-for-unemployment\/","about":["Debt Relief"],"wordCount":520,"articleBody":"Losing your job is rough, but fortunately for many Ohioans, unemployment benefits may be available to help you pay your bills and meet your other needs until you secure new employment. Not everyone qualifies for unemployment benefits, though. If you were fired for cause, for example, you may not qualify. However, it\u2019s usually best to talk to an attorney to determine your unemployment benefits eligibility in Ohio.Information Needed to Apply for UnemploymentUnemployed workers can file for unemployment online at the Ohio Job and Family Services website. What do I need to file for unemployment? You\u2019ll need the following:Your driver\u2019s license or state ID numberYour Alien Registration Number (if you aren’t a U.S. citizen) and your work authorization expiration dateYour Social Security number (SSN) and the SSNs of any dependents, including your spouse and childrenYour most recent employer\u2019s name, address, phone number, and the dates you were employedIf you are separated from the military, you need Form DD-214, member 4 copyIf you worked for the federal government, you need an SF-8 or SF-50 formThe same information as above of any other employer you worked for in the last six weeksYour bank routing number and account number for benefits payment or a debit card numberYou may need additional documentation to verify your identity and authorization to work in the U.S.Eligibility for Unemployment BenefitsTo qualify for Ohio unemployment benefits, you must be partially or completely unemployed through no fault of your own. For example, being laid off or downsized would likely qualify you for benefits, but if you were fired for performance issues, you would likely not qualify. If you quit without cause, you may not be eligible for benefits. However, if you quit for cause, such as being sexually harassed or discriminated against, then you may qualify for unemployment.\u00a0You must also have worked at least 20 weeks and earned a specific minimum amount each week in covered employment for four of the prior five calendar quarters. That amount was $328 in a recent year, and it changes annually.\u00a0If you previously had an unemployment claim, and it\u2019s now expired, you must reestablish yourself as a worker to claim benefits. That means you must have worked in covered employment from the beginning of your prior claim year until now.\u00a0\u00a0You also must file weekly claims to keep getting paid.How Long Do Unemployment Benefits in Ohio Last?Ohio unemployment benefits generally last 20 weeks in one calendar year, although in some cases, the benefits may last up to 26 weeks.Contact Our Ohio Debt Relief Attorneys to Learn MoreIf you still aren\u2019t sure how to file for unemployment in Ohio, or if you think you don\u2019t qualify for benefits, we may be able to help you. Contact an Ohio debt defense lawyer\u00a0from Amourgis & Associates, Attorneys at Law, to learn how to regain financial control if you\u2019ve lost your job and are struggling with money. We can help you explore options like debt settlement, bankruptcy, and other forms of debt relief."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to File for Unemployment in Ohio","item":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/how-to-file-for-unemployment\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]