I am an employer and I filed by spreadsheet, but made a mistake (wrong SSN, Date of Birth, Address, etc.). What do I do?
Please call Maureen Reynolds at (785) 291-6010 or send an email to Maureen.Reynolds@ks.gov and advise of the error and what needs to be corrected. Make sure to include your Company Name, your name, title and contact information. You may be contacted if further information is needed. Do not submit another spreadsheet.
My employer filed by spreadsheet. Do I need to file an application too?
No, do not file an application if your employer filed for you. File a weekly certification each week you remain unemployed or underemployed.
I am an employer and I filed by spreadsheet, but I accidentally forgot to add an employee. What do I do?
File a new spreadsheet for the missing person(s). Do not resubmit a duplicate spreadsheet with the employee left off added.
I am an employer and received individual Employer Notices but I filed the mass layoff spreadsheet?
Spreadsheets submitted with 25 or less employees will be mailed individual employer notices. Employers should complete and return the forms as instructed on the notices.
What should an employer tell employees after filing by spreadsheet?
Employers are required to notify employees of their potential eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. KDOL asks the employer to inform all impacted employees that identities will be verified with the Social Security Administration. If the employee does not pass the identity verification, they will be asked to supply a copy of their driver’s license and Social Security card. Employees will need to answer all other requests for information. Employees will receive a Monetary Determination in the mail.
How can I learn more information about Mass Layoff Spreadsheet Filing?
How do I report an individual being misclassified?
More information on worker misclassification, as well as how to report misclassification, can be found on our Fraud page.
Shared Work Program - For Employees
What do I have to do in order to participate?
The employer manages the Shared Work Program, which means they will need to apply to participate and provide a list of employees who will be affected. Employers should also notify employees that an identity verification will be conducted with the Social Security Administration as part of the employer’s application.
Employees should NOT file a claim for regular unemployment. Doing so will cause a delay in payment.
If you are participating in the Shared Work Plan, you are not required to look for work and are not penalized for refusing job offers from other employers.
What if I work at another job?
An employee may work another job while participating in Shared Work. However, if an employee’s combined hours of work for both employers are equal to or greater than 40 hours of work with the Shared Work participating employer, the employee will not be eligible for Shared Work benefits.
How do I file my unemployment claim or weekly claims when my employer has filed Shared Work?
The employer is responsible for filing your unemployment claim or weekly claims on your behalf. The employer certifies the number of hours you worked during the week and if you refused an offer of full-time work with this employer. You do not need to file weekly claims.
I was sent forms to complete while in Shared Work. Do I need to complete these or does my employer?
You may be sent forms addressing your ability to work, availability for work and moneys you may have received. You should complete and send back any forms we mail you.