State Alabama unemployment UC Claims Tracker to be replaced by Claimant Portal The Claimant Portal has been available since the end of 2020. Beginning Aug. 25, the UC Claims Tracker will no longer be accessible. StaffAugust 19, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey talks prisons, gaming and end to unemployment aid Gov. Kay Ivey warned that if left unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Justice will take over Alabama's prisons. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
Economy Small business owners’ optimism improving, but almost half report unfilled positions An NFIB survey found that 44 percent of small business owners had job openings they couldn't fill. Micah DanneyMay 14, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A message from Republicans: Get back to work, you bums "By ending federal benefits, Republicans are sending a clear message to struggling workers: Stop being lazy." Josh MoonMay 11, 2021
Economy Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The American worker finally has some leverage. Don’t ruin it "Enhanced unemployment has given the American working class some temporary flexibility that could become permanent better pay and benefits." Josh MoonMay 4, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 6,952 are estimated to be related to COVID-19, representing 80 percent. StaffApril 30, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 86 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyApril 23, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week The percentage of new claims estimated to be due to the pandemic was 73 percent. Micah DanneyMarch 26, 2021
State ADOL begins processing additional $300 weekly benefits ADOL will begin processing American Rescue Plan extensions, including the additional $300 weekly payment. StaffMarch 19, 2021