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The work search requirement was paused last year amid the interruptions and closures caused by the pandemic, but now the state argues employers are hiring again. And residents requesting unemployment benefits, barring a few exceptions, must show they are seeking suitable full-time employment and provide at least one job contact a week.
Beshear general counsel Amy Cubbage says, while the requirement has been reinstated, the state doesn t expect immediate results. You re going to have a reasonable amount of time to find work comparable in pay and skill level, she adds. After a reasonable amount of time, you may be requested to expand your search out.
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Gov. Andy Beshear said a fourth wave of COVID-19 is possible, according to trends that are being followed. Gov. Beshear: Starting May 28, All Events and Businesses Catering to 1,000 People or Fewer Can Increase to 75% Capacity May 6, 2021
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Gov. Andy Beshear said a fourth wave of COVID-19 is possible, according to trends that are being followed.
FRANKFORT â On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that on May 28, all events and businesses with 1,000 or fewer people present can increase to 75% capacity.
In addition, starting May 28, indoor and outdoor events with more than 1,000 people can be held at 60% capacity.
âThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now projecting a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases by July. Iâm hoping weâll be fully done with all capacity restrictions by July. That is my expectation,â said Gov. Beshear. âWe donât have to be patient for that much lon
GOVERNOR BESHEAR’S DAILY COVID-19 STATEMENT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 6, 2021) – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that on May 28, all events and businesses with 1,000 or fewer people present can increase to 75% capacity.
In addition, starting May 28, indoor and outdoor events with more than 1,000 people can be held at 60% capacity.
“The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now projecting a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases by July. I’m hoping we’ll be fully done with all capacity restrictions by July. That is my expectation,” said Gov. Beshear. “We don’t have to be patient for that much longer, but we do have to finish our work and protect the people around us.”
Kentucky reinstates job search requirement for unemployment benefits Unemployed Kentuckians will soon have to search for jobs in order to receive benefits. By Tori Gessner | April 23, 2021 at 2:59 PM CDT - Updated April 23 at 9:20 PM
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Unemployed Kentuckians soon will be required to prove they are searching for work at least once a week in order to receive benefits, a rule that was waived by Gov. Andy Beshear at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
The change will go into effect May 9. Claimants must provide proof of their job search when they request benefits.
Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, President and CEO of Greater Louisville Inc., told WAVE 3 News many job opportunities are available, but some businesses are having trouble finding people to fill the positions.
Credit KY Labor Cabinet
As more people are getting vaccinated, more businesses return to normal and the economy improves, the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance is reinstating work search requirements for residents seeking unemployment benefits. When the Commonwealth shut down and implemented healthy at home restrictions amid the pandemic, the state waived work requirements for out-of-work Kentuckians to claim unemployment benefits. That will change on May 9th.
Amy Cubbage, general counsel with the Kentucky unemployment office said claimants will have to show that they are looking for work. “You will be required to seek suitable full-time employment and report at least one attempt each week. It’s recommended you keep a record of all your job contacts including the name of the business, the title of the position, the name and title of the person that you contacted, the date and the method of contact. You will be required to provide those details during your bi-weekly b