Call Center Wait Times
Due to an unusually high volume of inquires regarding both regular unemployment and the extended unemployment program, wait times in the Unemployment Call Center are averaging 30 minutes. We apologize for this inconvenience. If you need to speak with a Call Center representative, wait times are typically shorter on Wednesdays and Thursdays. A variety of information about your claim also is available on our Web Site.
Extended Benefit Update
Under the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program (EUC08), eligible applicants could receive up to 13 additional weeks of UI benefits. The current processing time for extended unemployment benefit applications is approximately three weeks from the time we receive an application. For more information, see Extended Benefits - Frequently Asked Questions.
Kansas feeling the impact of nation's economic woes
Kansas is now seeing the impact of the nation’s economic struggles, Secretary of Labor Jim Garner said in his annual State of Labor address. Despite significant job growth in 2007, Kansas is now experiencing a slowdown in job creation and expects its unemployment rolls to grow this year and next. Read more about the 2007 Kansas economy and projections for the future in the
2008 Kansas Economic Report.
2008 Kansas Wage Survey
The highest paying jobs in Kansas are doctors. How does your pay compare to others in the state? Check it out in the 2008 Kansas Wage Survey.
KDOL warns: Don’t pay for unemployment benefits filing or information
Do not use an online company that requires a fee to file your unemployment benefits or for information. There are no costs for these services. The Kansas Department of Labor is here to help.
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