Numbers and hours
800-292-6333 (toll-free)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM–3:15 PM. The source does not state the time zone; most of Kansas uses Central Time.
Before you call
- Personal email, SSN, full mailing address, daytime phone, county and driver's license
- Last physical employer: name and mailing address; every job in the last 18 months with dates and reason you left
- Work authorization and expiration if not a citizen; DD-214 if military in the last 18 months; SF-50 or pay stub if federal
- Any severance, vacation or holiday pay you received
Full list and steps: Kansas unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
Questions
What is the phone number for Kansas unemployment?
785-575-1460; 800-292-6333 (toll-free).
What are the hours of the Kansas unemployment line?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM–3:15 PM.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Kansas?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Kansas.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Kansas's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.
Sources
Claims phone: dol.ks.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: dol.ks.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.