Employment

    Kentucky is proud of its quality workforce. Check here for renewing your professional license, training for and locating a new job, or helpful resources for retirement. Browse the categories and resources for specific information.

     

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    The Kentucky Phone Directory allows you to search for a state employee by name or by department.  Having the first and last name of the individual will make your search easier.If calling the switchboard at 502-564-3130, for faster response time when requesting State Employee's Telephone Number, please give last name first and first name last.

    Contact a State Employee
    The Kentucky Labor Cabinet provides information about the laws and regulations businesses must follow to keep up with state standards.
    Such regulations include:
    • minimum wage
    • overtime
    • wage payment
    • child labor
    • wage discrimination
    • equal opportunity laws

    Find Information on Employment Standards
    Workforce Kentucky provides the latest news on unemployment rates as well as a tour of the current labor market and information on employers, industries, and training programs.

    Find Labor Market Information
    Wage and hour regulations including rest periods, lunch breaks, tipped employee, overtime, and record keeping requirements.
    Includes links to posters in both Spanish and English for:
    • wage discrimination because of sex
    • Kentucky wage and hour laws
    • Kentucky child labor laws

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