Kentucky’s unemployment rate rose slightly in December, according to figures from the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s Kentucky Center for Statistics. It was up by a tenth of a point from the previous month, despite the state seeing an increase in employment. The civilian labor pool increased by over 5,000 people from November to December, and the state added 1,973 jobs. However, the number of people classed as unemployed increased by 3,065, reaching a total of 108,623.

The national unemployment rate for December was 4.1%, a slight decrease from November’s 4.2% as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor. While Kentucky’s unemployment rate has risen recently, the state’s labor participation rate has also seen a boost. There has been a positive trend in employment with Kentucky witnessing job increases in 10 of the past 12 months, with eight of the 11 business sectors indicating year-to-year growth.

For anyone in Kentucky struggling with unemployment claims and need assistance, they can contact the edd customer service. There are various means to get in touch; through the phone, email or website. Calling the edd phone number is a common option, but be prepared to potentially deal with long wait times due to high call volumes. Another option is to check for answers on commonly asked questions or issues on the website, eddcaller.com.