Unemployment Compensation FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions about Unemployment Compensation I.  Filing an application for unemployment benefits . . .                                When is the right time to apply for benefits?        How may an application be filed?        What documentation is needed to apply for benefits?                                         False statements and how to report fraud                                           Claiming a dependent child    Claiming a dependent spouse        May a claim for unemployment benefits be restarted?    What information is needed to restart a claim?        May an applicant file a claim outside of Ohio?   II. Eligibility for unemployment benefits . . .           Definitions       What are the requirements to establish eligibility?       What is covered employment?       What is a calendar quarter?       What is the base period?       What is a qualifying week?       How is the average weekly wage computed?       What is the benefit year?       What is a dependency classification?       What is an allowable dependent?       What are the reasons dependents are disallowed?       What is the weekly benefit amount?       How long may an applicant receive benefits?       What is the total amount of unemployment benefits an applicant may receive?         Reason for unemployment     If laid off, is the applicant eligible for benefits?     If he/she quit, may the applicant be eligible for benefits?   If he/she was discharged (fired), may the applicant be eligible for benefits?   If he/she participated in a voluntary separation plan offered by the employer, may the applicant be eligible for benefits?                                      What is meant by just cause?     If her unemployment is due to pregnancy, may the applicant be eligible for benefits?     If he/she is unemployed because of a labor dispute (not a lockout), may the applicant be eligible for benefits?     If he/she is unemployed because of a lockout, may the applicant be eligible for benefits?     Does the agency contact the applicant's former employer(s)?         Notification of benefits     If the required 20 qualifying weeks and average weekly wage requirements are met, will the application be   allowed?     If the application is allowed, will the applicant receive benefits?     How does the applicant know if he/she has met the eligibility requirements?     What is meant by duration of unemployment?     Are there other requalifying requirements after a disqualification?     When does the applicant receive the first benefits check?     Why are no benefits paid for the first week of unemployment?   III.   Getting Payments . . .             Filing a weekly claim?         Your Personal Identification Number (PIN)         When to File Weekly Claims         Requesting Direct Deposit or Electronic Correspondence       Maintaining eligibility for unemployment benefits                   Able to Work         Available for Work         Actively Seeking Work               Earnings and Income   IV.   Filing an appeal to a determination . . .              How do I file an appeal from an initial determination ?         How do I file an appeal from a redetermination? filed?         How do I file an appeal to common pleas court?         How do I file further court appeals?         What are the time limits for filing appeals?         Should I file claims during an appeal?         Do I have a right to representation at my appeal?

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