How do I restart my unemployment claim in Ohio?

To restart your claim, log into your account at unemployment.ohio.gov or call (877) 644-6562 during the first week you are unemployed. If you restart your claim online, you will need your PIN. If you restart your claim online, you will need your PIN.

How to report unemployment benefit fraud in Ohio?

Clicking the REPORT FRAUD link on the right. Calling the toll-free fraud hotline at 1-800-686-1555. Sending an email to [email protected] . Sending a fax to 1-614-752-4808. or

How are unemployment claims reported in each state?

This news release presents the weekly unemployment insurance (UI) claims reported by each state’s unemployment insurance program offices. These claims may be used for monitoring workload volume, assessing state program operations and for assessing labor market conditions.

Where can I find unemployment benefits in Ohio?

For the latest information about the pandemic unemployment programs and when claimants can expect to receive payments, please visit https://jfs.ohio.gov/caa. Please check back here for updates.

Can you get unemployment if you owe money to the unemployment office?

In most states, an unemployed worker can apply for benefits even though she owes money to the unemployment office. Both state and federal governments have enacted laws that implement unemployment insurance benefits.

How to contact the Office of unemployment insurance?

Call toll-free 1-877-644-6562 or TTY 1-614-387-8408, (excluding holidays). EXTENDED CALL CENTER HOURS: Agents are available to assist with PIN resets and take initial applications Monday through Friday 7 AM – 7 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday 9 AM – 1 PM. For any other calls, regular business hours are: Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.