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Kentucky Unemployment
Find Out If You Are Eligible For Unemployment Click this link to find out if you are eligible to file for unemployment: Am I Eligible To Collect Unemployment Benefits?
Have Your Benefits Run Out? Click this link to find out how to get an unemployment extension: 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. Individuals may file for unemployment benefits through this link. To file a claim, you will need:
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. How do I file for unemployment benefits? File by Internet: Unemployment Benefits - Internet Claim Filing Individuals may file for unemployment benefits through this link. To file a claim, you will need:
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. Unemployment Office 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
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