How to file an unemployment claim
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.
Processes are subject to change by the state and federal governments.
| Kentucky Office of Unemployment | UK HR Unemployment Office |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| To contact the Kentucky Office of Unemployment for help, start here: https://kcc.ky.gov/Pages/contact.aspx | |
| The Kentucky Office of Unemployment calculator is available to calculate benefits and see the maximum benefit amount: Kentucky unemployment calculator | Direct general questions to: Jeaune Hadl-Butler jlhadl2@email.uky.edu |
| Watch helpful KY UE videos here: https://apps.kcc.ky.gov/Videos.aspx |