CLAIMANT
I Am a Claimant
There are many reasons people find themselves without a job. You can feel lost, so it’s helpful to have a guide. The Alabama Department of Labor is ready to help you bridge the gap of unemployment. We’ll treat you with dignity and respect and help put you on a path to securing a job again.
If you have or start an unemployment benefits account with Alabama Department of Labor, you can manage it through the Claimant Portal on this page. This portal will also guide you through the process of filing or continuing an unemployment claim, filing an appeal, or requesting/providing claim information.

Claimant Portal
Claimant Portal is the secure, self-service system you can use to manage your unemployment benefits account with Alabama Department of Labor.
With Claimant Portal you can:
- Apply for an unemployment insurance benefits claim.
- File a weekly certification application for benefits.
- Manage your profile and account information.
- Access claim, issue and overpayment details.
- View your weekly benefit payments.
