Ohio Unemployment Benefits Online.
The online initial application takes about 25 minutes. You will need to file a new claim if you have not applied for unemployment benefits at any time in the past 12 months.
After you file a new claim and register for online services you can conduct the following activities:

• Reopen an existing claim.
• File weekly claims.
• File appeals (this function will not be available during system updates. See your determination for timeliness requirements and alternative appeal filing methods.
• View & respond to correspondence.
• Update personal information.

Your new claim does not have to be filed online for you to access the other online features.

It may take up to four weeks from the date you file your initial claim to receive the first payment. The earliest your payment may be issued is during the third week. Once payment starts, your payments are normally made every two weeks, unless you choose direct deposit and electronic correspondence.