Worker Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio

964 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701

Eligibility

Applicants must be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. *Applicants are also ineligible if providing assistance would create a conflict of interest. Client may be eligible for representation in the following cases: *Application for unemployment benefits was incorrectly denied or you were asked to repay benefits you already received. *Employer refuses to pay your minimum wage or overtime. *Threatened with wage garnishment to pay a debt. *Are a small business owner or nonprofit working on a community development project.

Required documents

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, closed 12:30pm-1pm

(888) 246-4420

Voice

(800) 686-3668

Voice

Application process

Call, email, or go online for more information or to apply.

Fees

None

Service area

Fairfield County, Ohio Hocking County, Ohio

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Unemployment compensation *Wage garnishment *Wage theft

Last Verified

04/24/2026

What's Here

Labor and Employment Law Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance Wage/Benefits Garnishment Assistance Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance

Providing organization

Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio

Provides legal representation at no charge in CIVIL MATTERS for residents of Southeast and Central Ohio who have low household incomes, or who are age 60 or older. The organization is the result of a merge between Southeastern Ohio Legal Services and The Legal Aid Society of Columbus.

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