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Employment : Unemployment Compensation


There are a variety of issues related to determining unemployment benefits. For general information on this topic, we recommend first viewing this factsheet from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services on Ohio Unemployment Benefits.


Document related to Unemployment Compensation are grouped below:

Legal Education

Document  Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Tax - This Bureau administers the tax and wage record provisions of the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Law.  
Document  Employer Tax Appeals - If an employer maintains that an unemployment tax determination was not in accordance with law, the employer has thirty (30) days from the date of mailing of the determination in which to file a request for reconsideration (appeal).  
Document  Frequently Asked Questions About Unemployment Compensation Hearings - Information regarding questions and answers about unemployment compensation. 
Document  Ohio Unemployment Benefits Online - The site for Ohio's citizens and employers to conduct their unemployment insurance business online. 
Document  Payment of Child Support When Receiving Unemployment Benefits - If you are paying child support, your payments will be deducted from your unemployment benefits check before you receive it.  
Document  Unemployment Benefits Are Taxable Income - Severance pay and unemployment benefits are considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service.  
Document  Unemployment Compensation Benefits - Information regarding your unemployment benefits from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. 

Self-Help Forms
Document  Apply for Unemployment Compensation - Use this form from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to apply for unemployment compensation. 

Other Resources
Document  General Information About Unemployment Benefits - What information do I need to provide when completing my unemployment compensation application? How soon can I start collecting benefits after I apply? What if my employer contests my unemployment decision? Can I collect unemployment benefits if I quit my job? Once I start receiving benefits, what do I have to do to remain eligible? Other FAQs. 
Document  Ohio County Job and Family Services Agencies - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services manages childrens services in the state of Ohio. Use this site to find your county job and family service agency.  
Document  Unemployment Benefits Claims Processing Centers - Listing of centers based on social security numbers. 


Related Library Topics

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

 Earned Income Tax Credit
 Ohio Works First
 WIC
 Child Care
 Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC)
 Food Stamps
 Social Security
 Disability Assistance
 Courts and The Law
 Taxes


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