COVID-19 resources

The goal of Kearney Works is to provide comprehensive services and resources to the unemployed and underemployed.

Unemployment
Find Employer Unemployment FAQs, below:​​

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Find Employee Unemployment Insurance FAQs, below:

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Find filing Unemployment Claim Instructions, below:

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Short-Time Compensation

Find STC Employee fact sheet, below:

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Find the Short-Time Compensation Employer Fact Sheet, below:

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Find the Employer Guide to Short-Time Compensation Weekly Certification, below:

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Find Short-Time Compensation Employer next steps, below:

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Community resources

Kearney Area Community Foundation

Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce

Find community COVID-19 responses and resources available in the Kearney area for community members and businesses.

Buffalo County Community Partners

Find wellness, education, mental health, unemployment,
food, transportation and housing information on their resource page. Also, take a survey to better understand current community needs regarding the effect of COVID-19.

Find up-to-date information about local business hours and operations during COVID-19; also apply for assistance through the Kearney Area Employee Emergency Relief Fund.