KRS 341.385: Duration of benefits -- Application of classification system -- Extension of

benefits -- Additional weeks for job training or certification participation.

(1) The duration of benefits available to each eligible recipient based upon the st ate

average unemployment rate at the time of his or her application for benefits, up to a

maximum of twenty-four (24) weeks, shall be as follows:

(a) State average unemployment rate of less than or equal to six and one -half

percent (6.5%): sixteen (16) weeks of benefits available;

(b) State average unemployment rate of greater than six and one -half percent

(6.5%) up to and including seven percent (7%): seventeen (17) weeks of

benefits available;

(c) State average unemployment rate of greater than seven percent (7%) up to and

including seven and one -half percent (7.5%): eighteen (18) weeks of benefits

available;

(d) State average unemployment rate of greater than seven and one -half percent

(7.5%) up to and including eight percent (8%): nineteen (19) weeks of

benefits available;

(e) State average unemployment rate of greater than eight percent (8%) up to and

including eight and one -half percent (8.5%): twenty (20) weeks of benefits

available;

(f) State average unemployment rate of greater than eight and one -half percent

(8.5%) up to and including nine percent (9%): twenty -one (21) weeks of

benefits available;

(g) State average unemployment rate of greater than nine percent (9%) up to and

including nine and one -half percent (9.5%): twenty -two (22) weeks of

benefits available;

(h) State average unemployment rate of greater than nine and one -half percent

(9.5%) up to and including ten percent (10%): twenty -three (23) weeks of

benefits available; and

(i) State average unemployment rate of greater than ten percent (10 %): twenty-

four (24) weeks of benefits available.

(2) The classification system set forth in subsection (1) of this section shall apply to

regular benefits and shall not affect the duration of shared work benefits as set forth

in KRS 341.4161 to 341.4173.

(3) A claimant who has been classified with a group classific ation code by the agency

that meets the requirements of subsection (1) of this section shall remain in this

classification throughout the benefit year regardless of whether or not the claimant's

classification changes.

(4) The secretary may, with the appro val of the General Assembly, extend the

maximum amount of regular benefits payable, not to exceed twenty -six (26) times

the claimant's weekly benefit rate, if:

(a) An extension for benefits is authorized by the federal government, but only

while federal funding is available; or

(b) During, but not exceeding, any extended benefit period as described in KRS

341.094.

(5) (a) Any otherwise eligible individual who is certified as being enrolled and

making satisfactory progress in an approved job training or cert ification

program shall be entitled, during the current benefit year, to receive up to an

additional five (5) weeks of benefits after all regular benefits have been

exhausted under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) The amount of benefits payable under th is subsection shall equal the weekly

benefit amount established by the most recent benefit year.

(c) Benefits under this subsection shall not be paid to an individual who is

receiving benefits of comparable value or other training allowances from

other unrelated sources.