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If you’re out of work and looking for unemployment benefits in Kansas, you’ll need to know how to file a claim. This blog post will walk you through the process step by step, so you can get the help you need.
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Introduction
If you are out of work or have had your hours cut back, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Unemployment benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own.
In order to qualify for unemployment benefits in Kansas, you must:
-Be able and available to work
-Actively looking for work
-Have earned at least a certain amount of wages from an employer during a “base period”
-Be unemployed through no fault of your own
If you meet all of the above criteria, you can file an unemployment claim online or by telephone. You will need to provide information about your employment history and the reason why you are no longer employed. Once your claim is filed, it will be reviewed to determine if you are eligible for benefits. If you are approved, you will receive benefits payments every two weeks.
What You Need to Know Before You Begin
Before you begin the process of filing for unemployment in Kansas, there are a few things you need to know. Firstly, you must have lost your job through no fault of your own. This means that you cannot have quit your job or been fired for violating company policy. If you have been laid off or had your hours reduced, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits.
In order to file for unemployment in Kansas, you will need to provide some personal information, including your Social Security number and date of birth. You will also need to provide information about your previous employment, such as the name and address of your former employer. Additionally, you will need to be able to show that you are actively seeking new employment in order to qualify for benefits.
Applying for Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and are either looking for new employment or attending approved training programs. In order to collect unemployment benefits, you must file a claim with the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) within 30 days of becoming unemployed.
To file a claim, you can do one of the following:
-File online at https://www.kansasworks.com/dol/uiclaims/claimant/
-Visit your nearest KDOL office
-Call the Kansas TeleClaim Center at 1-800-292-6333
When you file your claim, you will be asked to provide information about yourself and your employment history. You will also be required to register for work with the Kansas Works program. To do this, you can:
-Visit www.kansasworks.com
-Call 1-877-509-6757
-Visit your nearest Kansas Works office
If you are approved for unemployment benefits, you will receive payments every two weeks as long as you remain unemployed and continue to meet all eligibility requirements.
Maintaining Your Unemployment Benefits
You must meet certain conditions to keep getting unemployment benefits. To make sure you continue to qualify, pay attention to the following:
-Report any income you earn while unemployed, even if it’s from a part-time job. You must report this income when you file your weekly claim.
-Report if you refuse a job offer or are fired from a job. You may lose benefits if you refuse a suitable job without good cause or are fired from a job for misconduct.
-Search for work every week and keep a record of your work search contacts. You must make at least three work search contacts each week and maintain a written record of your work search contacts. The Kansas Department of Labor may request to see your work search records at any time.
-Be available for work, which means being able and willing to take a full-time job if one became available. If you are not available for work, you will not receive benefits.
-Attend any Reemployment Services appointments scheduled by the Kansas Department of Labor. These appointments are designed to help you find employment and may include career counseling, skills assessment and training opportunities.
What to Do If Your Unemployment Benefits Are Denied
If you have been denied unemployment benefits, you have the right to appeal the decision. The first step is to file a notice of appeal with the Department of Labor within 20 days of receiving your denial letter. You will then be scheduled for a hearing in front of an administrative law judge, where you will have the opportunity to present your case.
If you win your appeal, you will be awarded benefits retroactive to the date of your initial claim. If you lose, you can file a second appeal with the Kansas Court of Appeals, but you must do so within 30 days of the judge’s decision.
Conclusion
This guide has provided you with all of the information necessary to file for unemployment in Kansas. Be sure to complete all of the required paperwork and gather any supporting documentation prior to beginning the process. Once you have everything in order, you can submit your unemployment claim online, by mail, or in person at your local Kansas Works office.
