Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Dec. 29, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000040570    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2015    
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 Public Float     $ 23,454,022
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,256,311  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015