Unemployment After Quitting in Kentucky
When quitting a job in Kentucky still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: If you quit for personal reasons, or quit without good cause or without pursuing alternatives before quitting, you may be found not qualified. Kentucky Claimant Guide (PAM-UI-400, Rev. 02/26), Employer Notification
| If you quit | If you quit for personal reasons, or quit without good cause or without pursuing alternatives before quitting, you may be found not qualified. Abandoning your job or failing to keep in contact with your employer during a leave can also disqualify you. Each quit is reviewed on its facts. The guide does not list specific situations that count as good cause. |
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| Appealing a denial | Appeal in writing to the UI Appeals Branch within 30 days of the mail date of the Notice of Determination, by email (UIappeals@ky.gov), fax (502-564-7850) or mail. A referee decision can be appealed to the UI Commission within 30 days, and then to circuit court. Keep requesting benefits while your appeal is pending. |
Where to get help in Kentucky
More Kentucky unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Kentucky Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Kentucky
- Unemployment After Being Fired in Kentucky
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Kentucky
- How to File for Unemployment in Kentucky
- All Kentucky unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Kentucky?
If you quit for personal reasons, or quit without good cause or without pursuing alternatives before quitting, you may be found not qualified. Abandoning your job or failing to keep in contact with your employer during a leave can also disqualify you. Each quit is reviewed on its facts.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Kentucky?
Appeal in writing to the UI Appeals Branch within 30 days of the mail date of the Notice of Determination, by email (UIappeals@ky.gov), fax (502-564-7850) or mail. A referee decision can be appealed to the UI Commission within 30 days, and then to circuit court. Keep requesting benefits while your appeal is pending.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.