As of July 1st, 2023*, the definition of “suitable work” is:
Employment offered to a claimant who has received at least six (6) weeks of benefits during his or her present period of unemployment;
Claimant will be paid one hundred twenty percent (120%) of his or her weekly benefit amount;
Job is located within a distance of thirty (30) miles of the claimant’s residence, or is work that can be completed remotely on a permanent basis; and
Claimant is able and qualified to perform job duties, regardless of whether or not the claimant has related experience or training.
*See House Bill 146 (KRS Chapter 341.385)
Eligible Weeks Flyer (pdf)