INFORMATION BULLETIN www.uawlocal2000.org SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
OHAP NIGHT SHIFT H-LINE UNEMPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
You MUST follow the instructions below very carefully and file in a timely manner or YOU WILL NOT BE PAID UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, as ODJFS is no longer back dating claims.
Contact ODJFS online with filing issues if you aren’t able to get through via phone: www.unemployment.ohio.gov and select the “Contact us” tile on the left side of the screen.
Please follow these instructions or contact your processing center to file:
File for unemployment online with the instructions below at: http://unemployment.ohio.gov. If you do not have internet access, call your processing center (the number is located on correspondence you’ve received from the ODJFS). ODJFS business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, except holidays. Below are the instructions for filing for unemployment:
You will file for unemployment benefits using Mass Layoff # 2300381. Your last day worked is 09/22/2023 and your return to work date is 10/09/2023.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to call your processing center or visit the ODJFS web site a total of THREE TIMES:
SUNDAY, SEPT. 24, 2023: OPEN OR RESTART APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS
SUNDAY, OCT. 1, 2023: CLAIM LAYOFF WEEK (WEEK ENDING 9/30/23)
SUNDAY, OCT. 8, 2023: CLAIM LAYOFF WEEK (WEEK ENDING 10/7/23)
If you do not follow these instructions and file timely, you will not be paid or your waiting week will not be served.
Please note: We lost our resource for assistance at ODJFS following Covid and we do not have the resources at the union hall to file for people anymore because of the changes in their system with their adding all the codes to access members’ accounts.
This will direct you to the Claimant Unemployment Program Inquiry Form: https://odjfs.force.com/OUIForm/s/connect-ohio-inquiry-form. You’ll complete this form and provide the reason for the inquiry as well as a short description as to why you are contacting them. The inquiry will be sent directly to a team member for review and assistance.
*** PLEASE NOTE: ALL FACILITIES ARE ON STANDBY TO STAND UP ***
Bill Samples, President / Brian Maust, Chairperson Unit 1
Angela Mullins, Chairperson Unit 2 / Lisa Ortiz, Chairperson Unit 3
Kenneth McNeil, Chairperson Unit 4 / Tony Rollison, Chairperson Unit 5
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