Ohio Unemployment Law: Ohio Laws

Unemployment Compensation

Application for benefits, appeals

Makes various changes to the unemployment compensation system, mostly to put more verifications in place.

Ohio Gov. Dewine's order of March 16, 2020 Lifting Certain Unemployment Compensation Benefit Restrictions During an Emergency

Dewine's order of 7/2/20 allows participating employers agree to reduce the affected employees’ hours by a uniform percentage, between 10% and 50%, for up to 52 weeks. In return, those employees receive SharedWork compensation (which is a prorated unemployment benefit).

The lawsuit, filed by DannLaw, challenges Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's decision to terminate $900 million in financial benefits for Ohioans in 2021.

Ohio Capital Journal 1/30/24

ODJ&FS Press Release 7/8/21. Those who received Trade, SharedWork Ohio, and other types of unemployment benefits also may be eligible for waivers.

Columbus Dispatch 8/27/21

Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services, Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations

Public entity employers can be:
The State of Ohio and its instrumentalities and political subdivisions including various departments and agencies.
Ohio's counties and townships.
Ohio's municipalities such as cities, villages, and school districts.
Other public agencies established under Ohio law and by ordinance or resolution of a political subdivision including an airport, housing or transit authority; park, planning, or development commission; conservancy, rural water, or sewer district.