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Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
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 Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Public Float   $ 1,532,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 20,449,675  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011