2008 Kansas Job Vacancy Survey
Contemplating a career path or just considering a job move? Check out the 2008 Kansas Job Vacancy Survey. It reveals the types of jobs available to Kansas workers. Health-care related jobs are at the top of the list with most vacancies and the highest demand for workers.
Kansans to get debit card for unemployment benefits
Starting the week of November 17, 2008, the Kansas Department of Labor will begin delivering unemployment insurance payments on easy-to-use debit cards. Claimants will still have the option of using direct deposit, but paper checks will no longer be mailed out. Funds will be delivered electronically, making payments faster, convenient, secure and economical. Learn more about the Unemployment Benefits Card in Frequently Asked Questions.
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.
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