Understanding Ohio Unemployment: Are You "Able to Work" to Receive Weekly Benefits?

Understanding Ohio Unemployment: Are You "Able to Work" to Receive Weekly Benefits?

Applying for unemployment benefits in Ohio requires meeting certain criteria, not just when you first apply, but also on a weekly basis to continue receiving payments. One crucial requirement is that you must be "able to work" each week for which you claim benefits. This isn't always as straightforward as it might sound, especially if you have health issues or restrictions.

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Unemployment Appeals Reports 01/15/16

Unemployment Appeals Reports 01/15/16

The Ninth District declines to extend the limited waiver exception to unemployment benefits for union employees when "there is no termination package at issue, where the leave at issue could last indefinitely, and where the leave at issue was not contemplated as part of any collectively bargained agreement in the record."

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