/news/tags/unemployment-claims unemployment claims en-US Copyright Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:39:00 GMT /news/2021-09-02/morning-headlines-covid-19-cases-top-7-000-with-1k-backlog-more-schools-issue-temporary-mask-mandates Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to trend upward in Ohio; Wadsworth schools is implementing a temporary mask mandate after 74 students tested positive for COVID-19; a new management team will take over operations at Cleveland's I-X Center; and more stories. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:39:00 GMT /news/2021-09-02/morning-headlines-covid-19-cases-top-7-000-with-1k-backlog-more-schools-issue-temporary-mask-mandates Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-04-23/ohio-unemployment-office-intercepting-fraud The state credits the P3 Project, a partnership between public and private organizations, with a reduction in claims for unemployment compensation. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:49:20 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-04-23/ohio-unemployment-office-intercepting-fraud Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-03-12/even-more-ohio-claims-flagged-for-unemployment-fraud-as-investigations-continue Over 120,000 claims for traditional unemployment were filed in Ohio in the last week. At least 21,000 are suspected to be fraudulent, bringing the total of claims flagged for fraud to 127,000 in the last month. But it may be a while before it’s known how big the fraud really is, and who can be blamed for it. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:58:12 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-12/even-more-ohio-claims-flagged-for-unemployment-fraud-as-investigations-continue Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-03-02/leader-of-agency-that-oversees-unemployment-in-ohio-is-stepping-down The head of the state agency that oversees Ohio’s embattled unemployment system is stepping down. Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:13:35 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-02/leader-of-agency-that-oversees-unemployment-in-ohio-is-stepping-down Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-02-23/more-unemployment-claims-flagged-for-possible-fraud-slowing-down-benefits ODJFS has identified 77,000 claims in the past two weeks as fraudulent, adding to the thousands of claims already marked as fake in the unemployment compensation system. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:15:27 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-02-23/more-unemployment-claims-flagged-for-possible-fraud-slowing-down-benefits Karen Kasler /news/community/2021-01-29/morning-headlines-84-of-ohios-88-counties-remain-on-red-alert-for-covid-19-gops-rep-jim-jordan-wont-seek-portmans-senate-seat All but four of Ohio’s 88 counties are on red alert for the spread of the coronavirus this week, despite continuing declines in cases and hospitalizations; republican Congressman Jim Jordan, a fiery Donald Trump supporter, won’t run to succeed Sen. Rob Portman, who announced this week he isn’t going to seek a third term in 2022; the mayor of Columbus has forced out the police chief amid cries of racial injustice and continued anger over the killing of Andre Hill; and more stories. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:31:02 GMT /news/community/2021-01-29/morning-headlines-84-of-ohios-88-counties-remain-on-red-alert-for-covid-19-gops-rep-jim-jordan-wont-seek-portmans-senate-seat Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2020-11-16/morning-headlines-more-than-7-800-new-covid-19-cases-in-ohio-initial-ohio-unemployment-claims-continue-to-increase Ohio reported more than 7,800 new COVID-19 cases Sunday; Initial claims for unemployment compensation in Ohio are continuing to rise; Gov. Mike DeWine on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to allow a smooth transition for President-elect Joe Biden's administration; and more stories. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:13:59 GMT /news/2020-11-16/morning-headlines-more-than-7-800-new-covid-19-cases-in-ohio-initial-ohio-unemployment-claims-continue-to-increase Mark Arehart, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2020-10-08/auditor-will-look-into-unemployment-application-process-under-new-law A new law that sends $650 million in federal CARES Act money to Ohio communities to help with pandemic-related costs also includes a potential overhaul... Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:51:07 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-08/auditor-will-look-into-unemployment-application-process-under-new-law Karen Kasler /news/community/2020-07-17/morning-headlines-over-half-of-ohio-under-mask-mandate-state-jobless-claims-up-slightly Here are your morning headlines for Friday, July 17:Nearly 60% of Ohio to be under mask mandateOhio manufacturers get $20M to make, buy PPEJobless claims… Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:17:34 GMT /news/community/2020-07-17/morning-headlines-over-half-of-ohio-under-mask-mandate-state-jobless-claims-up-slightly Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/economy/2020-04-02/more-ohioans-filed-for-unemployment-in-the-last-two-weeks-than-all-of-last-year Over 468,000 Ohioans have filed for unemployment in the last two weeks – that’s nearly a third more than the total number filed last year. The... Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:40:28 GMT /news/economy/2020-04-02/more-ohioans-filed-for-unemployment-in-the-last-two-weeks-than-all-of-last-year Karen Kasler, Karen Kasler