In our listening area, people living in Fayette and Jefferson County are two of the 11 qualifying counties. Along with showing that you lost work, you cannot be eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits under state or federal law.
Farmers and other self-employed individuals who traditionally are ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits may also be able to receive benefits.
Disaster unemployment is available for the weeks of April 7, 2024, through November 23, 2024.
To file a claim visit the Kentucky Career Center website at kcc.ky.gov or call 502-875-0442 to file their initial claim. The deadline to apply for assistance is Aug. 12, 2024.