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.
What You Need To File a Claim
- 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.
— 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:
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The exact day you began work at each job. |
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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
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