LibGuides: Ohio Unemployment Law: Ohio Laws

Ohio Revised Code

Senate Bill 302
Makes various changes to the unemployment compensation system, mostly to put more verifications in place.

Executive Order 2020-03D
Ohio Gov. Dewine's order of March 16, 2020 Lifting Certain Unemployment Compensation Benefit Restrictions During an Emergency

Class action lawsuit regarding pandemic assistance payments to continue
The lawsuit, filed by DannLaw, challenges Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's decision to terminate $900 million in financial benefits for Ohioans in 2021.
ODJFS issues overpayment fraud letters to some Pandemic Unemployment Assistance recipients
Ohio Capital Journal 1/30/24
Unemployment Claimants with Overpayments Can Now Apply for Waivers
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.
How to Request an Overpayment Waiver in the PUA Unemployment System
Ohio's unemployment overpayments hit $3.86 billion during pandemic, few have requested waivers
Columbus Dispatch 8/27/21
Apply for Benefits
Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services, Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations
Who is a Public Entity Employer for purposes of Unemployment coverage?
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.