Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
May. 13, 2016
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000040570  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,378,892
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016