Kansas Department of Labor

View the full June Labor Market Report here https://klic.dol.ks.gov/vosnet/gsipub/documentView.aspx?docid=472

Due to the recent global issue on Friday, July 19, the Unemployment Insurance Contact Center may be experiencing higher than usual call volumes today. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Kansas career posters highlight potential career paths across various career clusters. Each poster provides examples categorized by now, next and later which highlight occupations that students can obtain immediately after high school along with future jobs they can work towards with more education, training or work experience. This month’s poster emphasizes Architecture and Construction! See more career posters at https://klic.dol.ks.gov/vosnet/GSIPub/documentview.aspx?docid=501

UPDATE: KDOL systems are back online. We apologize for the inconvenience.

UPDATE: Due to a global issue affecting Microsoft and Crowdstrike services, several of our services will be unavailable today. Our team is actively working to assess and resolve the situation. As a result, the KDOL office will remain closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as we work to restore full functionality.

At this time the phones for the Unemployment Contact Center and the Get Kansas Benefits (GKB) website are temporarily down. We apologize for this inconvenience and will provide updates once available.

Have you received three (3) or more weeks of unemployment benefits? Be looking for an email from KANSASWORKS regarding your My Reemployment Plan (MRP). For information contact KANSASWORKS at (877)- 509-6757 or visit www.kansascommerce.gov/mrp

Worker misclassification occurs when an employee is incorrectly classified as an independent contractor. Misclassified workers lose essential protections and rights they would otherwise be entitled to in a traditional employee/employer relationship including minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, workers compensation, unemployment insurance and anti-discrimination laws. Visit https://www.dol.ks.gov/employers/employer-services %20Misclassification

Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat can also increase the risk of injuries in workers as it may result in sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses, and dizziness.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/
https://www.osha.gov/heat

Teens have the same rights as other workers: a safe workplace, job safety training, necessary safety equipment and speaking up without fear. Teens under 18 can’t perform all jobs. Know what is prohibited! https://www.youthrules.gov/know-the-limits/hazards/

An estimated 11,500 fireworks-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms-in 2021. It is imperative to follow proper procedure to safely enjoy fireworks over the holidays.

If you are still in need of unemployment benefits, remember to reapply for regular unemployment insurance at
GetKansasBenefits.gov.

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS For more information on how to file your quarterly wage report, go to https://www.dol.ks.gov/.../employer.../unemployment-tax.

You must register a phone number even if you previously provided a telephone number earlier in the claims process. Register Online: https://ks.c2tinc.com/register Register by Phone: 785-296-1800

KDOL offices and the Unemployment Contact Center will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. There may be a delay in Unemployment Insurance payments.

Introducing our new brochure! If you are interested in getting the new brochure, contact [email protected]. Also be sure to check out our website at https://www.dol.ks.gov/industrial-safety-health/overview

Kansas career posters highlight potential career paths across various career clusters. Each poster provides examples categorized by now, next and later which highlight occupations that students can obtain immediately after high school along with future jobs they can work towards with more education, training or work experience. June 23rd was International Women in Engineering month so this month’s poster highlights Manufacturing and Engineering! See more career poster highlights at https://klic.dol.ks.gov/vosnet/GSIPub/documentview.aspx?docid=501

View the full May Labor Market Report here https://klic.dol.ks.gov/vosnet/gsipub/documentView.aspx?docid=472

Reminder, KDOL offices and the Contact Center are closed TODAY, June 19, for Juneteenth. There may be a delay in
Unemployment Insurance payments.

EMPLOYERS, streamline your unemployment process with SIDES! Learn more at https://www.dol.ks.gov/employers/employer-services/sides

As an Employer, you have options if your business is experiencing hardship. We offer the Shared Work Program for employers of all sizes.

My Reemployment Plan emails were just sent. Check your inbox and junk mail for time sensitive information regarding My Reemployment Plan. For MRP information contact KANSASWORKS at (877)-509-6757 or visit www.kansascommerce.gov/mrp

You must register a number even if you previously provided a telephone number earlier in the claims process. Register Online: https://ks.c2tinc.com/register Register by Phone: 785-296-1800

Reminder, KDOL offices and the contact center will be closed, Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth. There may be a delay in Unemployment Insurance payments.

To avoid being asked to call back to complete your claim, please have the name and mailing address of the last employer you physically worked for ready. This information can be found on your paycheck stub or W2. You will also need the exact date you last physically worked. For more information go to https://www.dol.ks.gov/uifaqs -an-initial-claim-1