Kentucky allows self-employed, independent contractors to qualify for unemployment. FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — More Kentuckians now qualify for unemployment insurance. On Wednesday, Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has opened up access to people who are self-employed or work as independent contractors.

Is being a contractor the same as being self-employed?

Simply put, being an independent contractor is one way to be self-employed. Being self-employed means that you earn money but don’t work as an employee for someone else. An independent contractor is someone who provides a service on a contractual basis.

How long do you have to work to get unemployment in KY?

Kentucky requires you to have worked during a minimum of two quarters of the base period in order to qualify for unemployment insurance. Your total base period earnings must be at least 1.5 times your HQW. Further, you must have earned at least 8 times the WBA within the last two quarters of the base period.

When is a business considered to be self employed?

You are self-employed when you perform work for others (e.g. provide a service) under a contract for service . As a self-employed with your own business, you work for yourself and you are in the position to realise a business profit or loss.

Can a self employed person be a sole proprietor?

A self-employed may be a sole-proprietor or a partner in a partnership. Partners who are registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) are generally regarded as self-employed persons .

Can a self employed person hire another employee?

You are free to hire other people to do the work you have agreed to undertake at your own expense. The payer typically has no control over whom you hire. You need to obtain permission from the payer if you wish to do work for other payers. Note: Some employees can work for more than one employer at any one time.

What are the benefits of self employed jobs?

One benefit of self-employment is that you can make and grow your own opportunities. Another option is to find employers who are seeking freelancers. On Indeed, you can search for these jobs by using the term “freelance” in your job search.