On March 16, 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order 2020-235 temporarily suspending the one-week per benefit year waiting period normally required when applying for unemployment compensation benefits for individuals whose employment is affected by the COVID-19 emergency. The Executive Order also gives discretion to the Secretary of Education and Workforce Development Cabinet to waive other normal requirements for individuals to receive unemployment compensation benefits such as searching for employment. The Executive Order will remain in effect during the COVID-19 state of emergency previously ordered by Governor Beshear.
For more information, you can visit Kentucky Career Center’s website for more information regarding the emergency changes or to apply for unemployment benefits: https://kcc.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
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