Automatic Registration FAQs

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• What is automatic registration?
  
  • The new automatic registration is a process that allows individuals who apply for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to be automatically registered for services through KANSASWORKS, the state's workforce system linking businesses, job seekers and educational institutions. The information provided on the UI benefits application is used to register the claimant with KANSASWORKS.
    
  
  
• What is the benefit of being registered with KANSASWORKS?
  
  • Registration for KANSASWORKS.com gets you one step closer to finding a job that works for you. You can perform job searches, build and post online resumes, save job searches, create personal profiles and receive e-mail updates. You will also have access to staff services that can help you find your ideal job, as well as additional resources including skills certification and training programs.
    
  
  
• Is everyone who applies for unemployment benefits registered with KANSASWORKS?
  
  • Everyone who applies for unemployment insurance benefits online or by phone will automatically be registered with KANSASWORKS. Individuals who are registered for unemployment insurance benefits by their employers through an electronic filing process will not be automatically registered with KANSASWORKS, however those individuals can take advantage of the benefits of KANSASWORKS by registering online at KANSASWORKS.com.
    
  
  
• What if my employer files my initial claim through the electronic filing program? Will I still be registered with KANSASWORKS?
  
  • No. At this time, individuals whose applications for unemployment benefits are filed electronically by their employers are not able to be automatically registered for KANSASWORKS. Those individuals must register with KANSASWORKS by going to KANSASWORKS.com.
    
  
  
• Do I have to do anything special to be registered?
  
  • No. Once you've completed your UI benefits application online or by phone your registration with KANSASWORKS is automatic.
    
  
  
• Do I need to do anything special after I am registered with KANSASWORKS?
  
  • When you access your account at KANSASWORKS.com for the first time, you will be prompted to change your password. Once registered with KANSASWORKS.com, you are in control of your job search. The services provided through KANSASWORKS.com can help you in that process by providing information about job openings and other resources to help you find employment suitable to your skills and qualifications.
    
  
  
• How will I get the information about my username and password for KANSASWORKS.com?
  
  • Your username and temporary password for KANSASWORKS.com will be mailed to you with your UI monetary determination notice. This notice is mailed to everyone who files an initial claim. If you completed your UI benefits application online, your username and temporary password will also be provided on the confirmation page provided once you complete your UI benefit application.
    
  
  
• If I apply for benefits and my claim is denied, will I still be registered with KANSASWORKS?
  
  • Yes. Your registration with KANSASWORKS is not dependent upon receiving unemployment benefits. Even if your claim is denied, your registration with KANSASWORKS will still be effective.
    
  
  
• What kind of job matching information will I receive through the automatic registration program?
  
  • Individuals who complete their applications for unemployment insurance benefits online will be provided helpful information regarding the number of current job listings on KANSASWORKS.com that match their job classification. This same information is available to anyone registered, including those who apply for unemployment benefits by phone, by accessing their account at KANSASWORKS.com.
    
  
  
• I am on a temporary layoff and will be returning to my job soon, so I don't need to look for new work. Will I be automatically registered with KANSASWORKS when I file for unemployment?
  
  • Yes. The application process for filing for unemployment benefits includes automatic registration with KANSASWORKS as a courtesy service to all claimants. You can access your account at KANSASWORKS.com to use their services if you are interested in other employment opportunities. If you are on a temporary layoff and are not interested in applying for other job opportunities, you may disregard the information provided to you.
    
  
  
• I applied for benefits prior to July 1. Can I still be automatically registered with KANSASWORKS?
  
  • No. In order to complete the registration with KANSASWORKS, certain questions had to be added to the application for unemployment insurance benefits. Those individuals who applied for benefits prior to July 1 did not complete applications with those added questions so they cannot be automatically registered with KANSASWORKS. However, those individuals can complete a registration with KANSASWORKS on their own by going to KANSASWORKS.com.
    
  
  
• How can I get more information about the job search process?
  
  • Information and assistance with the job search process can be obtained by going to KANSASWORKS.com, or by contacting your local workforce center at (877) 509-6757.