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Provides information on workers' and employers' rights and responsibilities under the Ohio state continuation law (referred to as "mini-COBRA") covering the continuation of health insurance for up to 12 months following certain qualifying events (job loss, reduction in hours, etc) that cause an individual to lose eligibility for coverage. This program is for those working for US-based private employers of 20 or less employees. Continuation coverage is administered by the employer at group rates that are paid by the participant losing eligibility.

211 Cleveland

Provides information on workers' and employers' rights and responsibilities under the federal law covering the continuation of health insurance for a minimum of 18 months following certain qualifying events (job loss, reduction in hours, etc) that cause an individual to lose eligibility for coverage. This program is only for employees of US-based public employers, not including the federal government and certain church-related organizations. Continuation coverage is administered by the employer at group rates that are paid by the participant losing eligibility. Handles appeals for those who feel they have been denied coverage unfairly. The Department of Labor covers private sector programs. In Ohio, employers of fewer than 20 employees are covered under a state continuation program administered by the Department of Insurance.

211 Cleveland

Provides a center where individuals can access fax machines, telephones, copiers, computers with internet access, and printers to conduct their job searches and create/update resumés. Workplace staff offer basic computer skills training, job search and placement assistance, vocational and literacy evaluations, and labor market information.

211 Cleveland

Provides resources for job seekers. Available resources include the use of a computer lab, internet access, a job search database, phones to file for unemployment services, fax and copying services, assistance with resumes, and workshops on resume development, labor market information, and interviewing skills. Services may vary with site.

211 Cleveland

Provides information on workers'/employers' rights and responsibilities under the federal law covering the continuation of health insurance for a minimum of 18 months following certain qualifying events (job loss, reduction in hours, etc) that cause an individual to lose eligibility for coverage. Continuation coverage is administered by the employer at group rates that are paid by the participant losing eligibility. Available to those working for US-based private employers of 20 or more employees. The Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) covers public sector programs. In Ohio, employers of fewer than 20 employees are covered under a state continuation program administered by the Department of Insurance. A modified version of the federal program, restricted to workers who had been laid off between September 1, 2008 and May 31, 2010, was made law on Feb. 17, 2009.

211 Cleveland

Provides resources for job seekers. Available resources include the use of a computer lab, internet access, a job search database, phones to file for unemployment services, fax and copying services, assistance with resumes, and workshops on resume development, labor market information, and interviewing skills. Services may vary with site.

211 Cleveland