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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Apr. 15, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
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 Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   21,699,675
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2012