If You Are Approved for Unemployment If you are approved for unemployment compensation, you may receive benefits at a weekly benefits amount. Your weekly benefits amount depends on your average weekly wage and your number of qualifying dependents. It is subject to the maximums below. Number of Allowable Dependents Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount* 0 (Dependency Class A) $355 1-2 (Dependency Class B) $431 3 or more (Dependency Class C) $479 *Rates are for 2007, and are subject to annual change. You are able to receive unemployment benefits up to a maximum of 26 weeks per benefit year. To maintain weekly eligibility for benefits, claimants must: Actively seek suitable work. Register with the local labor exchange SCOTI, unless exempted. Participate in Ohio's Re-employment Services Program, if selected. File a weekly claim for benefits. In periods of high unemployment, the maximum period for benefit programs may be extended. Claimants will be notified by the ODJFS Unemployment Section if an extension period applies.

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