Kentucky Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: How Do I Report Wages And Pay Unemployment Tax?
  A: Once you become liable, you will be required to file a report at the end of each calendar quarter listing your employees and their wages and compute and pay tax based … More
• Q: How Is My Tax Rate Determined?
  A: You compute your tax on the taxable amount of the first $8000 earned by each worker. All unemployment insurance programs are "experience rated," which means that the … More
• Q: What Are Reimbursing Accounts?
  A: Governmental employers and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to report as reimbursing accounts. Reimbursing employers do not pay quarterly unemployment … More
• Q: Is A Work Permit Required For Employment Of A Minor?
  A: No work permit is required, however, an age certificate is required for employment of minors under the age of 18. More
• Q: What Hours Can Children Work?
  A: Minors 14 & 15 years of age are permitted to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. June 1 through Labor Day). When school is in session, they … More
• Q: Are There Certain Occupations That Are Prohibited For Minors?
  A: The following occupations are prohibited for minors under age 18: Occupations in or about Plants or Establishments Manufacturing or Storing Explosives or Articles … More
• Q: Where Can I Obtain More Information On Child Labor Laws?
  A: For Further Information Contact: KENTUCKY LABOR CABINET DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS, APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING 1047 U S HWY 127 S STE 4 FRANKFORT KY … More
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Kentucky?
  A: The Kentucky minimum wage law adopts the Federal minimum wage rate, which is currently $6.55 per hour. More
• Q: How Soon Must My Employer Pay Me If I Quit?
  A: If you quit or your employer fires you, your employer must pay you not later than the next normal pay period or within fourteen days, whichever occurs last. More
• Q: What Can I Do If I Am Denied Unemployment Benefits?
  A: Appeals from benefit determinations may be made by either the employer or the claimant and are heard by an Appeals Branch referee. Appeals must be made in writing. A … More

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