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Just when you thought it was over, ODJFS has sent a batch of new determination notices claiming people were overpaid Pandemic Unemployment Benefits for people who received PUA years ago. The determination come in pairs, one regarding identity verification and the other for fraud. These are typically tied together - both resulting from the identity verification issue
Read MoreQuitting one job to accept another may often lead to a denial of unemployment benefits, especially if you do not know the rules.
Read MoreIf a person was attending school when they became unemployed, ODFJS should not deny their benefits merely because they continue to attend that school after applying for benefits.
Read MoreWhen a request to backdate a PUA application is denied, appealing the most recent monetary determination will force the issue into the appeal process and ultimately a telephone hearing.
Read MoreWhile Ohio may waivers of PUA over-payments in circumstances where it is shown that the overpayments are through no fault of the claimants and that to require repayment would create an undue financial burden, applying for a waiver is no substitute for appealing the determination that originally put the overpayment in place.
Read MoreWhen applying for Ohio unemployment benefits, this can be just cause to resign, but generally the employee must both prove the medical condition prevents them from working that job AND take steps to try to resolve the issue with the employer (e.g., asking about alternative positions) before resigning.
Read MoreOhio Unemployment will generally disqualify an individual from benefits if they refuse an offer to return to work. Many people have concerns about returning to work during COVID-19, but they do not want to lose their unemployment benefits. Governor Dewine provided some relief for such high risk individuals.
Read MoreIf your employer temporarily closes, or significantly cuts your hours and pay, you might become eligible for unemployment compensation. This should be treated as any other layoff due to a lack of work. As of today, you must have sufficient qualifying weeks of employment (i.e., 20 weeks during your base period with average gross earnings of $269 or more per week).
Read MoreIf an individual’s spouse is (a) member of the armed forces of the United States who is on active duty or a member of the commissioned corps of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration or public health service; and (b) that spouse is subject to a transfer; the individual may qualify if they quit their job to move with their military spouse.
Read MoreBEGINNING JANUARY 31, 2019, THRU JULY 31, 2019, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles will implement a six-month driver’s license reinstatement fee debt reduction and waiver program for offenders whose driver’s licenses have been suspended for specific violations.
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