Alabama Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Is There Any Payday Regulation In Alabama?
  A: No. The state of Alabama does not regulate required paydays.
• Q: Can You Explain The Alabama New Hire Program?
  A: The Alabama New Hire Program is a registry for reporting newly hired employees, recalled workers and job refusals. The purpose of the program is to reduce fraud in … More
• Q: Must All Employees Be Reported?
  A: All newly hired employees and employees recalled to work must be reported. This includes temporary, seasonal and part time employees. The reporting of individuals who … More
• Q: How Can I Obtain The New-Hire Report Forms?
  A: An initial supply of cards will be provided upon registration with the program. You can reorder additional forms if you are already registered and report by this method.
• Q: How Do I File A Claim For Unemployment Compensation?
  A: If you are on a temporary layoff and will be going back to work for the same employer, your employer may have arranged to file your claim at the place of employment. … More
• Q: How Do I Claim My Weekly Benefits?
  A: You can file a weekly certification by telephone. Unemployment checks are mailed out weekly.
• Q: How Soon After I Am Unemployed Can I File For Unemployment Benefits?
  A: You can file a claim immediately and your claim will be effective the week you report to the local office. The effective date is normally the Sunday of the week in … More
• Q: How Much Compensation Can I Receive?
  A: Benefits will range from $45.00 per week to a maximum of $190.00 per week. The amount you receive is calculated from your base period earnings. You will have 26 weeks … More
• Q: How Do I Know If I Am Eligible To Receive Benefits?
  A: You must meet certain requirements to be eligible. You must be able to work, available for work, willing to accept suitable work, actively seeking full­time work, … More
• Q: Can A Non-Citizen Receive Unemployment Compensation?
  A: Yes. A non­citizen can receive benefits if a valid copy of the front and back of their alien identification card is submitted.
• Q: How Can I Determine The Total Amount Of Unemployment Compensation I Received Last Year?
  A: A Form 1099 will be mailed to you in January. If you do not receive it, you can send a written request including your name, social security number, signature and what … More

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