Unemployment fraud has been a challenge for employers nationwide. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services appreciates your efforts to report it to us, so we can stop payment and take other needed actions. This week, we updated the information for employers on our website to clarify the steps employers should follow if they or their employees are affected:
Step One: Report Identity Theft to ODJFS through the website or hotline.
Complete this secure online form or call (833) 658-0394. If you use the online form, you will be prompted to download an Excel template, enter the requested data in the template, and upload the file as instructed.
Step Two: Continue to respond to any “Request for Separation Information” notices that you receive from us.
Step Three: Share resources with your employees. Please share the resources for individuals on this website with the employees at your organization.
As a reminder, you can access the online reporting portal, identity theft resources, and frequently asked questions and answers at unemployment.ohio.gov, by clicking on the red “Report Identity Theft” button.