COVID-19 Publications
COVID-19 Research & Data
In the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, CEDIK released short reports to provide Kentucky data on changes to employment and the economy.
Kentucky Counties Vulnerable to Shift to Remote Work
The authors explore two factors when assessing a county’s readiness for remote work: the availability of digital connectivity and/or the share of workers employed in industries and occupations that are amenable to remote work.
Learn moreCOVID-19's Impact on Small Business in Kentucky
COVID-19 has created both a health and economic crisis in the United States and around the world. Every news story has highlighted the hardships to small businesses as cities and states have moved to social distancing or full stay-at-home measures. In Kentucky, restaurants and retail have had to close their doors and can only provide curbside or delivery services.
Learn moreCOVID-19 and the Self-Employed in Kentucky
On March 25, 2020, the Governor announced that unemployment benefits eligibility was expanded to self-employed, independent contractors, and freelance workers. This component of the economy, non-employer business, is particularly important and it is promising to see that they are included in state and federal strategies to endure the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn morePaycheck Protection Program: An overview of who received loans in Kentucky
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and the funds are used for eligible expenses.
Learn moreNew Jobs in Lexington, KY | May-August, 2020
Data graph and tables of three month data on companies hiring, skills required and occupations listed for Lexington, KY area. Data are from JobsEq, RTI 2020.
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