Unemployment Benefits in Ohio
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Ohio requires $1,296 in base-period earnings and at least $300 in the highest-earning quarter to qualify.
How Ohio treats Unemployment Benefits
Ohio requires you to have earned at least $1,296 during your base period, with a minimum of $300 earned in your highest-earning quarter. Your weekly benefit amount is one-twenty-fifth of your highest quarter's wages, subject to a maximum amount that adjusts annually. You can receive up to 26 weeks of benefits in a benefit year. Ohio disqualifies workers who quit without good cause or are terminated for willful misconduct.
The general definition of Unemployment Benefits
Temporary income payments to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Unemployment benefits are payments provided by the government to workers who have lost their jobs involuntarily and meet certain eligibility requirements. These benefits are funded by taxes that employers pay into a state unemployment insurance fund. To qualify, a worker typically must have been employed for a minimum period, have lost the job without quitting, and not have been fired for misconduct. Benefits are usually a percentage of the worker's prior wages and last for a limited time, often 26 weeks. Workers must actively search for new employment to continue receiving benefits.
Read the full Unemployment Benefits entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Ohio.