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Kentucky: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Final paycheck rules · Minimum wage · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws
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| Tell your employer | As soon as possible |
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| File a claim | 2 years from injury or last payment; occupational disease 3 years from last exposure |
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| Waiting period | 7 days |
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| Waiting days paid back | After more than 2 weeks |
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| Max weekly benefit (2026) | $1,277.99 (2026, total disability) |
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| State program | No state paid leave or disability program |
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| Status | No program |
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| If you are fired | Next pay period or within 14 days, whichever is later |
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| If you quit | Same |
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Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $7.25 |
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| Next change | No change scheduled |
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| Maximum weekly benefit | $746 (claims filed from July 5, 2026) |
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| How long it lasts | 16 weeks |
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| Meal break required | A reasonable meal period (normally 30 minutes) between the 3rd and 5th hour |
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| Minimum cash wage | $2.13 |
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| Most tips can count | $5.12 |
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| Required frequency | Twice a month |
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| Paid rest break | Paid 10 minutes per 4 hours worked |
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