Welfare Info

Alabama Unemployment Insurance

Alabama

What is Alabama Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Alabama's eligibility requirements.

Administration

Alabama Unemployment Insurance is administered by Alabama.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Alabama and meet all of the following:

  • Unemployed, and
  • Worked in Alabama during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
  • Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Alabama guidelines, and
  • Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.

Contact Info

1-866-234-5382

How to Apply

Application

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