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Unemployment Insurance | Kansas Unemployment Claims Filing & Call Center

401 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66603-3182

Eligibility
Unemployed through no fault of your own
Required documents
When filing a new claim, you will need the following information: SS number full mailing address including apartment or lot number zip code and PO Box if you use one phone number where you can be reached during the day name and mailing address of your last employer, no matter how long you worked there (note: Your paycheck stub or W-2 form usually contains this information) date you began and stopped working for each employer and the reason you left each job county in which you live your driver's license number if you are not a citizen or national of the United States, your employment authorization number and expiration date if you were active duty military within the past 18 months, your DD-214, Member #4 form if you were a federal employee, your Standard Form SF-50 or pay stub any separation, vacation, or holiday pay you have received or will receive in the future.
Hours
MTWF 8am-4pm, Th 8am-3:15pm
785-575-1460
Voice·

Unemployment Contact Center

To access this service, contact:

Amber Shultz (Secretary of the Kansas Dept. of Labor)

Languages
Spanish; Interpretation services available.
Application process
Go to website or call for assistance.
Fees
None
Service area
Kansas
Kansas residents can apply for unemployment benefits online or check on their existing benefits. There is also a call center available for assistance.
Last Assured
12/05/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
Providing organization
KANSAS UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FILING CALL CENTER
Unemployment insurance benefits, provide temporary income to help workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. File a new unemployment claim or reopen an existing claim. Consumers may also file weekly claims for benefits and obtain claims information.