Audits revealed major problems with Kentucky's unemployment system during COVID-19, and now thousands of people are being told to repay benefits years later.
Kentucky awards contract to replace unemployment insurance system that struggled during the pandemic
The state Education and Labor Cabinet reached an agreement this week.
Last month, the unemployment rate for the state was 5.1%, compared to the nation's 4.2% rate, according to the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's jobless rate sank to its lowest level ever last month, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday in touting …
Since its creation in 1938, Kentucky unemployment insurance was available for up to 26 weeks — or half a year.
An overhaul of Kentucky's unemployment system goes into effect next month, with benefits being cut nearly in half.
It is not necessary to apply in person.
Schools are almost out and summer is around the corner, which means seasonal employers are hiring.
Kentucky Labor Cabinet Secretary Jamie Link said the mobile office will allow officials to help Kentuckians during future disasters.
The money was primarily taken by scammers who were able to obtain social security numbers on the dark web, Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a press release.