How to Apply for Unemployment in Marietta, Ohio
When filing for unemployment in Marietta, Ohio, you want to do so as soon as you become unemployed. You are likely entitled to unemployment benefits if you have lost your job through no fault of your own. Your paid weeks will begin the Sunday after filing. You will not receive any retroactive pay for weeks unemployed if you fail to file right away. Applying for unemployment in Marietta, Ohio, is a relatively simple process completed online. Once your application receives approval, you will receive your payment the following week by either check or direct deposit, depending on your selection.
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Things You'll Need
- Social security number
- Drivers license or state ID
- Address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Name, address and telephone number of employer for last six weeks
- Adobe Acrobat software
Instructions
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Visit the unemployment section of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services website (http://unemployment.ohio.gov/) to file for unemployment online.
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Click on the button labeled "Unemployed Workers."
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Click on the button labeled "Create a new account" to register in the system. Fill in all your information and create a PIN.
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Click on the button labeled "Log in the System with an Existing Account" and input your user name and password. Begin filling out your application for unemployment. The application will take approximately 25 minutes to complete and requires completion in its entirety.
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Review you application thoroughly for accuracy and click "Submit." Once you have submitted your application you will need to certify for your first claim week. Follow the instructions on the screen. Your application is not completed until you certify after hitting the "Submit" button.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you have all the required information readily available before beginning the application process. This will help ensure the process goes smoothly, and your application is submitted accurately.
If you prefer, you may apply for Ohio unemployment benefits by telephone through the automated systems. You will need to call 1-877-644-6562 or TTY 1-888-642-8203, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., except for public holidays. The automated system will walk you through the application submission or at any time you may press "0" to speak with a customer service representative.
Check your email every week. The State of Ohio will send you emails requesting you to certify each week and providing you information on how to certify. If you fail to certify each week, you will not receive benefits for that week.
