The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) recently updated its Website to include a Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits Resource Hub for Employers and Employees. The website includes a Step by Step Guide for Filing an Application for Unemployment, additional FAQs for Employers, and information regarding the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Programs Federal Pandemic Unemployment Programs.
OTHER OHIO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE INFORMATION:
When employees use the Mass Layoff/Buyout Identification Number 2000180 when completing the unemployment insurance application, a Determination of Benefits Letter may be sent to the employer which includes two statements that are simply boilerplate and will not result in negative consequences to Ohio Employers.
The US Department of Labor released this Guidance on Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation to help states implement the program which will provide an additional $600 weekly payment to eligible individuals.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE FOR ASSISTANCE:
CareWorksComp, OADA’s endorsed partner for Workers Compensation Services, may be able to provide answers to common questions regarding Unemployment Compensation. If you have specific questions about Unemployment and your employees, please email your questions to their Unemployment Services Department at unemployment@careworkscomp.com or call them at 614-526-7165.