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, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Entity Registrant Name GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000040570  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status No  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Public Float   $ 1,532,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 26,699,000  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Document Type 10-K  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2011