| Below, please find
information and instructions to use if you worked the week of
October 3rd but are laid off the week of October 10th.
Please note: Members who are laid
off both weeks MUST NOT use the mass layoff number below.
UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION for the
week of October 10, 2011: Last day worked: October 7th or 8th,
depending on your schedule. You must file for unemployment
online at http://unemployment.ohio.gov or if you do not have
internet access by calling 1.877.644.6562. ODJFS business hours are
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, except holidays.
More information for filing your
claim is listed as follows:
- Use Mass Layoff Number
(1100424) provided by ODJFS for the week your layoff begins
when filing for unemployment.
PLEASE NOTE: You must
access the ODJFS website TWO TIMES or call ODJFS a total
of TWO TIMES to receive benefits.
- Your first call
or website visit (which is to make application for your
layoff week) should be made October 9 or as early in the week
as possible. Your second call or website visit (which
is to make claim for your layoff week) should be made October
16th or as early in the week as possible.
**The ODJFS instructions indicate
the last day to make application is Saturday, October 15th.
Please do not wait until Saturday to file because if you do, you may
encounter a problem that could force you to file your application
late. Full details and instructions from the ODJFS are available in
Human Resources and at the union hall. The ODJFS instructions will
also be posted on our website at www.uawlocal2000.org. PLEASE
follow the ODJFS instructions carefully.
WAITING WEEK INFORMATION:
Members who were on layoff status and serving their waiting week
will be denied unemployment. The ODJFS no longer mails waiting
week notifications. You must go to the ODJFS web site and print
your unemployment benefit payment documents and take BOTH PAGES
to Human Resources to sign up for your sub pay. Signing up
for sub this time will start your auto sub for one year in the event
of future layoffs. |
