Applying for Unemployment Benefits
According to the HR Unemployment Office, all claims must be filed online. Benefits are subject to rules and regulations as the state decides who qualifies. However, any employee can file an unemployment claim regardless of part-time, full-time or separation status.
If a UK supervisor informs an employee that there isn’t any work available, that person should file for unemployment benefits.
The website for filing unemployment claims is www.kcc.ky.gov
Start at kcc.ky.gov to file your claim
- Scroll down and click the orange File My Claim button.
- Scroll down to the bottom, read the information, and click I Agree if you agree. Log in or set up a new user. Follow the prompts.
- To check on your claim in the future, follow the instructions in the Check on My Claim section.
- If you have online difficulties, call 502-875-0442 for assistance.
Calculate your unemployment benefits
The Kentucky unemployment calculator is available to calculate benefits and see the maximum benefit amount.
Processes are subject to change by the state and federal governments.
What you need to know about unemployment during COVID-19
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| The role of the Kentucky Office of Unemployment is to determine eligibility and generate payments, if applicable | The role of UK HR Unemployment is to process claims as the employer |
| Start at kcc.ky.gov to file your claim |
Use this address when filing a claim: University of Kentucky Unemployment |
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Only the Kentucky Office of Unemployment can help with issues like setting up/changing PINs, correcting the reason for applying for unemployment, checking on payments, etc. |
HR is available to help answer general unemployment questions. HR does not decide if benefits are paid. |
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To contact the Kentucky Office of Unemployment for help, start here: https://kcc.ky.gov/Pages/contact.aspx |
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The Kentucky Office of Unemployment calculator is available to calculate benefits and see the maximum benefit amount: https://apps.kcc.ky.gov/career/WuiCalculator.aspx |
Direct general questions to: |
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Watch helpful KY UE videos here: https://apps.kcc.ky.gov/Videos.aspx |
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The Kentucky Office of Unemployment FAQs are here: https://kcc.ky.gov/Pages/COVID19-UI-Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx |
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury issues a separate, federal payment of $600/week for eligible people up to the end of July 2020. |