When it comes to filing for unemployment insurance benefits, there is no standard way and Ohio Unemployment claims department is no exception! So if you have filed for unemployment in some other states before, you still need to check Ohio’s rules.

First things first – you should work with the State Unemployment Insurance agency as soon as possible subsequent to becoming unemployed. Most of the States allow anyone to file a claim by direct phone call or via the Internet. Whenever you file a claim, you will need to provide the important details, such as address, work records etc. Make sure you give thorough and precise details if not your claims may get delayed.

Make sure you meet all eligibility requirements. You cannot get reimbursement for voluntary separation. That means, you must have lost job through no slip of your own. You must be actively looking for work. If you are disabled you may not have the eligibility. Check if you can get disability insurance in that case. Furthermore, your prior job must have earned salary adequate to cover your living expense. So that means part-time employment conditions do not meet the requirements.

Next phase is to prepare the records necessary to file the claims. Typically you require the following:

Prior Employment Information such as person’s name and mailing address of the employer. You in general need about eighteen months of history. It would be useful if you have your W2 available. An estimate of dates and length of every job is needed as well. Generally employers do not give this info to states.

Personal details such as legal name, SSN, phone number, mailing address etc. Reason for leaving the job – voluntary or involuntary and how you left the job. Any proof if available will be convenient.

You are required to file your papers with the state where you worked. If you had the job in a state other than the one where you now live or if you worked in multiple states, the state UI agency where you now live can provide information about filing your claims with other states.

You can submit your application for unemployment compensation online, off-line (visiting local employment office) or through telephone. Online application is the quickest and most efficient option which would available 24×7, 7 days a week.

If you choose to file over phone, call 1-877-644-6562 or TTY 1-888-642-8203, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Unemployment agencies may take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks to procedures your claim. various States demand a one week waiting period; hence, the second week claimed is the first week of payment.

Federal and state laws require that certain kind of information be provided upon request for statistical and Unemployment Insurance program purposes. The information you make available to the Unemployment Insurance Organization relating to your claim for unemployment benefits is kept confidential and will be used only by public officials performing their duties.