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Kentucky Unemployment

If you are filing an EUC claim, please use the internet.

If you are requesting EUC benefit checks, please do so by calling 866-291-2926.

If you are requesting your benefit check you may do so anytime during the week you were instructed to Sunday-Friday.

Due to an increase in claims filed and benefits requested the following changes have been made:

If you are FILING A CLAIM or REQUESTING BENEFITS, either on the Internet or using the phone system, please note you can do so based upon the last digit of your Social Security Number. Below is the schedule you should follow

If the last number of your Social Security Number is:

  • 0, 1, you can file your claim or request benefits on Monday
  • 2, 3, 4, 5 you can file your claim or request benefits on Tuesday
  • 6, 7, 8, 9 you can file your claim or request benefits on Wednesday

Hours for requesting benefits are Sunday 10am-9pm and Monday-Friday 7am-7pm.

 

Find Out If You Are Eligible For Unemployment   Click this link to find out: Am I Eligible To Collect Unemployment Benefits?

Have Your Benefits Run Out?   Click this link to find out how to get an unemployment extension: Unemployment Extension

Have A Specific Question About Kentucky Unemployment?   Click this link to get answers to all your Kentucky unemployment questions:   Kentucky Unemployment FAQ

What You Need To File a Claim

  1. Your social security number
  2. Your complete mailing address
  3. Name, address, and phone number for each of your employers over the last 18 months.
  4. The exact day you began work at each job.
  5. The last day you worked at each job.

The KEWES internet claims system is accessible for filing an unemployment claim or requesting your bi-weekly check on-line. The system is available Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM Eastern Time. You cannot request bi-weekly checks on Saturdays.

-- If you have filed a claim for the Extended Benefit, you must request your checks bi-weekly by calling 866-291-2926, you can not request them online.  If you are unsure of your filing status contact your nearest local office. Job Search and Registration*

*Note: The work registration process is included as part of the Unemployment Claim Filing process, it is not necessary to do it separately if you have already filed an unemployment claim.

You can search for a job or register for work through this link.  Registering for work is an easy way to get your application out for employers to consider when hiring. 

Unemployment Benefits - Telephone Claim Filing

Unemployment Insurance claimants who do not have access to the Internet or who speak Spanish can call 859-547-3362 Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time, to file their initial or reopen claims by telephone. This is not a toll-free number.

To request your bi-weekly benefit check by telephone call 866-291-2926 (toll free). Job Search Contact Reporting

You should report at least one contact for each week since the last time you reported.

http://www.kewes.ky.gov/

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How do I file for unemployment benefits?

http://www.kewes.ky.gov/

File by Internet:

Unemployment Benefits - Internet Claim Filing 

Individuals may file for unemployment benefits through this link.  To file a claim, you will need: 

 

Your social security number

 

Your complete mailing address

 

Name, address, and phone number for each 
of your employers over the last 18 months.

 

The exact day you began work at each job.

 

The last day you worked at each job.

The KEWES internet claims system is accessible for filing an unemployment claim or requesting your bi-weekly check on-line. The system is available Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM Eastern Time. You cannot request bi-weekly checks on Saturdays.

File by Phone:

Unemployment Benefits - Telephone Claim Filing

Unemployment Insurance claimants who do not have access to the Internet or who speak Spanish can call 859-547-3362 Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time, to file their initial or reopen claims by telephone. This is not a toll-free number. 
To request your bi-weekly benefit check by telephone call 866-291-2926 (toll free).

Contact Information

http://www.oet.ky.gov/aboutus/contact_list.htm

Office of Employment and Training

275 East Main Street 2nd Floor

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

502.564.7456 Phone

502.564.7459 Fax

Kentucky Relay Service

1-800-648-6057

 

RUSSELL L. SALSMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HALEY PRESLEY, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

502-564-5331

 

VACANT, MANAGER

KENTUCKY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION

502-564-4849

502-564-3562 fax

 

LELIA TODD , MANAGER

RESEARCH STATISTICS BRANCH

502-564-7976

502-564-2937 fax

 

SHERRIE OLDHAM, MANAGER

BUDGET SUPPORT BRANCH

502-564-2367

502-564-7799 fax

 

KENTUCKY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

502-564-2919

502-564-7452 fax

 

DIVISION OF WORKFORCE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

 

DEDE CONNER, DIVISION DIRECTOR

275 EAST MAIN STREET

FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY 40621

502-564-3906

502-564-7459 fax

 

VACANT, MANAGER

PROGRAM COMPLIANCE AND SUPPORT BRANCH

502-564-7456

502-564-7459 fax

 

VICKI HALL, MANAGER

DISPUTED CLAIMS INVESTIGATION BRANCH

502-564-2384

502-564-5412 fax

 

DIVISION OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI)

 

TONY DENAME, DIVISION DIRECTOR

JOHN ROSE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

275 EAST MAIN STREET

FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY 40621

502-564-2900

502-564-5502 fax

 

MELISSA BEASLEY, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

TAX STATUS TAX AUDIT BRANCH

502-564-2272

 

TOMMY WILLIAMS, MANAGER

BENEFITS BRANCH

502-564-4761

 

JEAN PETTWAY, MANAGER

TECHNICAL SERVICES BRANCH

502-564-5057

 

LISA COCHRAN, MANAGER

APPEALS BRANCH

502-564-3925

 

LINDA MORGAN, MANAGER

TAX AUDIT BRANCH

502-564-6835

 

JOHN COLEMAN, MANAGER

TAX STATUS BRANCH

502-564-3326

 

http://www.oet.ky.gov/aboutus/contact_list.htm

Still Have Questions? 

Click this link to get answers to all your Kentucky unemployment questions:  Kentucky Unemployment FAQ

 

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If you can't find the answer to your question, you can fill out the comment form below and I will answer your question ASAP, or you can ask the The Unemployment Expert or you can post your question in the Unemployment Forum

Comments  

 
# Sandra C. 2010-08-19 11:25
I havent received bi mmonthly unemployment check since July 17 and still have not received my back payments.
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# Carrie R. 2010-08-20 19:29
It has been 4 weeks since i filed my claim. I just received a determination letter that i am allowed benefits. I have already requested 2 checks and will be requesting my 3rd one next week. What happens next? When should i receive my check?
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# Amanda S. 2011-08-01 20:11
I am in the same boat with Carrie R. I can never get a hold of anyone over the phone. Since I was approved, when should I expect my benefits to hit my bank?

Quoting Carrie R.:
It has been 4 weeks since i filed my claim. I just received a determination letter that i am allowed benefits. I have already requested 2 checks and will be requesting my 3rd one next week. What happens next? When should i receive my check?
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# Robin G 2010-08-21 05:25
I already completed on line for my first two weeks and I have not received anything other than my weekly amount if I am approved. Is there a way I can check my unemployment claim status?
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# Christy P. 2010-08-23 17:30
I have been waiting weeks for a hold on my account to be released. A nice gentleman from the Danville office sent a e-mail on my behalf and helped by submitting for all my backpay checks. It came time to call in my regular check on the 16th or something like like and i was still unable to so a lady at the Lexington office helped me and submitted yet another e-mail to release the hold. Here I am again filing for a check today and was unable to. So the danville office put in yet another paper request. I think this is 5 checks that is sitting there waiting for the hold to be released. PLEASE HELP...I AM BEGGING OF YOU!!!
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# Tony 2010-09-15 02:52
I'am in the same boat.My account is on holds in frankfort.i have 2 months of back pay order cards done in.then waited 2 weeks and called sunday sept,12,2010 and it declined me again.whats the deal with these holds in frankfort.Who do you see to get it took care of? thank you,Tony.
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# Emma 2010-10-06 13:54
I have had issues all through mine and it was a problem with the ashland office. Go to your local representative. mine is Jill York, she was able to get it done.
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# James G. 2010-08-23 18:37
can you go to college full time and still get your unemployment if you are still tryin to find a full time job
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# laura l. 2010-08-24 07:35
I FILE MY REGULAR UI BENIFITS ON 8/23/10 AND EVERYTHING WENT OK WITH THAT I CALLED THE NEXT DAY AS I ALWAYS DO AND IVR SAID THAT I HAD BEEN GIVING CREDIT FOR THE WEEKS CLAIMED BUT NO CHECK HAS BEEN ISSUED CAN YOU TELL ME WHATS GOING ON.
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# Jimmy 2012-01-10 19:47
If it says you recieved credit there is a hold on your unemployment probaly from a previous claim!
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# Sheryl 2010-08-31 09:28
I have recently moved and I am receiving unemployment benefits from Indiana and need to register at the unemployment office, can I do that online? If not where are they located at?
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# Danny A. 2010-09-02 13:56
Recently i recieved a notification of extention for u.i.
I have a interstate claim and was apparently scheduled for a re qualification of some sort but recieved no forms. I was hopeing to be re- employed by now but am not.
I no longer have ready acces to a phone to leave the contact person (Alexis) in the interstate claims office in frankfort a contact number. I is also almost impossible to get in touch with that office by phone. Please help
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# Christina D 2010-11-17 05:50
I lost my job September 10 as a result of outsourcing. I have been requesting my benefit checks every 2 weeks as I should, but I still have not received a dime of my benefits. Every time I contact customer service or my local office they tell me my claim is "under investigation" and that it should be released "any day now". This has been 9 weeks now. I really need my money as I am a single mom of a 6 year old and I am tired of letting him down because I barely have enough money left to even feed him or keep a roof over our heads. Can anyone offer any tips on how I can get this money released as soon as possible? I have sent an email to John Yarmuth (who it said was my local representative) and been in contact with my local office several times and it doesn't seem that I'm getting anywhere. Please help!!!
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# steve f. 2010-11-23 15:09
im trying to put my check on direct deposit i have my routhing number and but dont known where to go to start it up please give me a call at 502-7XX-XXXX so i can get some help thank you steve f.
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# joe a 2010-11-23 15:59
i filed to reopen my claim how do i know if its accepted and that i will get my checks how will i know if my claim was approved.
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# joe 2010-12-16 03:08
I know a person that draws unemployment insurance and works under the table 3-4 days a week and does not report it. He also is signed up for social security disability claiming unable to work and awaiting approval. Is all of this legal??
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# Dianne 2011-01-06 16:26
I drew unemployment from April 26, 2010 until October 9, 2010. Accepted a full time job with a probationary period of 90 days. Was let go on the 90th day of such period. Am I eligible to begin receiving benefits again?
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# Steven 2011-01-17 19:09
ATTN, Haley,,,,,,,,Fi le date 12/27/2010 reference no. I was told to request check Sunday January 09,2011 with a review date 1/24/2011 I have tried online and have made no progress on this situation, will you please help me or tell me what it is I need to do, is it correct or not. Before I received a letter letting me know it was extended, I have received none. Your help will be greatly appreciated,,,, ,,,,,,steven ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, xxxxxxxx4261,,,,,,,,,,,I recieved your call, but I only have local calling, desperate need to know if my extension is good or was it false information,,,, Thank You
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# Patricia 2011-01-19 15:43
I just filed a claim for unemployment benefits today, 1/19/2011. I need to find out the information that was listed on the last page of my request with certain dates etc.
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# Patricia 2011-01-19 15:48
I signed up for unemployment benefits today, 1/19/2011 and forgot to make a copy of the last page with dates,etc. Can you send me that information at my e-mail address asap. I am very concerned that my unemployment file may not have gone through. Thank you!
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# Dorothy 2011-02-07 19:50
I requested my 2nd check on Feb 1st and still have not received my check as of 2-7-11. when I call the toll free number the IVR systems said that I have been given credit for the 2 weeks, but no check has been issued. I lost my job but not my bills. I thought it only took a few days to receive your check after filing for it. Thanks
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# Hilliiary 2011-07-17 13:31
I`m having same issues.Did you find out what it means?Thanks!
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# John 2011-04-17 12:43
I have not gotten a 1099 from KY showing what I was paid on unemployment for 2010. I assume I need them to file for my taxes?

Where and how do I get this info?

Thanks,
JH
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# brandon 2011-04-18 16:40
i have a salary of $500 a week and my company is being sold. How much unemployement pay can i get.
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# ashlee 2011-06-12 14:35
When I request my check does it have to be on the same day of the week? Say my first check I requested was on a Tuesday, do I have to wait 2 full weeks and request on Tuesday or can I request it on Sunday?
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# Jesse 2011-06-18 16:27
If I was laid off on a sunday, can I file the same day or do I have to wait until monday?
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# Hilliiary 2011-07-17 13:26
I filed for my UI and made a claim for my check and was told I got credit for the weeks claimed but no check was issued could someone please tell me what that means?
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# will 2011-07-18 10:57
When I called in for my unemployment, after I had answered all the questions and was waiting for conformation, T recording said "Due ti a technical error, your answers cannot be saved. Please call again later".When I called back the message was that I had already filed my claim. So my question is is my claim filed or not?
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# Cindy 2011-07-19 15:47
I am a 25+ year Federal Government employee who is being terminated for "excessive/unexcused absences" due to medical issues. I'm trying to find out if I am eligible for unemployment and what I need to do. My local office and HQ will not help me. Can you? Thank you
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# john 2011-07-25 13:34
my unemployment says ive been giving credit for claiming the weeks but no check was issued why?
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# Susan 2011-08-02 09:52
I have been going through the appeal process since March. It is August and still no determination on my benefits. I have now called my weeks in 10 times now and have gone to one review...all the while not technically being on unemployment. No on seems to know anything about my claim. They just keep telling me to call back next week.
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# Brenda 2011-08-30 12:00
I filed for unemployment on 8-15-11 and called to request benefit check on 8-28-11. I have not heard anything. I do know if I have to appeal or if I am eligible. I was diagnosed with on June 17, 2011 with lung cancer and had surgery on June 24, 2011. My job was filled while I was off recovering. would be off.
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# stephanie 2011-11-09 21:36
I just applied for unemployment after being with company for 15 years. Im worried, ss office is still showing my maiden name under my ssn. so i had to renew my lic in my maiden name (im divorced now anyway). i rec a letter from unemployment office that i need to come by with photo id, birth certificate and ss card. Im worried bec even though they show my maiden name on all three, i worked under my married name. Do you see this as being an issue that will keep me from receiving my checks? (that i worked under my married name but my ssn, drivers lic and birth cert shows my maiden name)
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# Ian 2011-12-06 15:43
I filed for unemployment in april. Recieved my determination in the mail and the date to begin requesting my check. Went onto the website to request my check but it said I had to file an "additional claim". I have been working off and on since then. Just recently was laid-off again and refiled. Tried to request my check and said I had to file an "additional claim" again. I have like 4 checks that I did not recieve. Just wondering whats going on.
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# Bob 2011-12-14 16:21
In an acquisition does the acquiring company assume the unemployment liability for employees that are not retained post acquisition and do the acquired companies unemployment reserves become property of the acquiring company?
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# william 2011-12-16 18:56
how long does it take after you win your appeal till you get your check also ive heard most employers win the appeal
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# Charlie 2011-12-28 10:36
My last day I worked was 12-22-11 if I filed today when would I recieve my first check? My last claim was back in the summer this year.
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# Jessica 2012-01-09 15:14
I have not received my unemployment check since the end of August 2011 due to receiving my review form late. I have called the interstate unemployment office as well as other ky offices and have left numerous messages along with faxing the form completed. It is now January and I need somebody to please contact me or let me know what I need to do to receive my benefits . It would be much help if I was given some kind of information because as a former Soldier whom is unemployed and has tried repeatedly to get some kind of answer would really help. It is very unprofessional and inconsiderate to not even receive a letter.
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# Amber 2012-01-11 18:31
How do I get my check direct deposited? Do I have to go to the office or is there a number I can call?
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# Kaylee 2012-01-14 21:33
I won my unemployment from an alj on the misconduct issue now my local office wants documentation tht im able and available i have the documents how long will it take to release the hold when i go up there tuesday? Ive been waiting since july 2011!!!!! Im in chicago il.
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# zach 2012-01-19 17:25
when my account was under investigation in october i filed two weeks that have still not been issued to me. i spoke to several people last thurs, and after going through a maze of people, automated systems that hang up on me, and searching the internet, i spoke to someone that said she would tell them to release my check. it struck me as sort of odd that it took a day of talking to various people (for the second time about this issue. i thought they had released my check weeks ago, but still to no avail) this woman could just press a magic button and i would finally get the two weeks of benefits that have been owed to me for almost 4 months now, and i now see that it was more lip service. who can i speak to that will resolve this issue for me? i cannot find a number for the interstate claims office anywhere as per instructions of the automated system. i know that i was connected to them after last phone session, but never got a number. google cannot find one either. please somebody help me ive been broke since new years and have told the people that have been helping me my check would be here today, as i know it does not take more than a week for mail to come from ky to fl. PLEASE SOMEONE LEAD ME T SOMEONE THAT WILL HELP ME AND NOT GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND OR LIE TO ME
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# april 2012-02-05 18:15
How do you fill out your review for unemployment online?
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