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Unemployment Compensation - Odjfs | Ohio Department Of Job & Family Services

4300 Kimberly Parkway, 4th Floor, Columbus, OH 43232

Eligibility
Call for specifics.
Required documents

Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by phone or 24 hours a day / 7 days per week on line During COVID Call Center hours are Mon. - Fri. 7:00am - 7:00pm, Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sun 9:00am - 1:00pm
Application process
Call to file a claim. Use code 2000180 to expedite processing due to lost of job during COVID-19
Fees
None
Service area
Ohio
Unemployment claims must now be filed by phone at the toll free number above or on line at unemployment.ohio.gov Public libraries and all Ohio Means Jobs centers offer free public use of computers.
Last assured
08/15/2025
Providing organization
Ohio Department Of Job & Family Services
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services was formed by a merger of the Department of Human Services and the Bureau of Employment Services. It develops and oversees programs that provide employment and economic assistance, veterans services, child support, and services to families and children. The services offered are designed to help Ohioans be healthy and safe, while gaining and maintaining independence, and are delivered at the local level in a manner that recognizes and preserves responsibilities and dignity.