divisions
Unemployment Compensation
The Unemployment Compensation (UC) division is built around one central idea: a worker who loses his job, through no fault of his own, deserves financial help.
Unemployment Compensation (UC) Division
The information provided here should assist you in understanding many of the services offered by the Unemployment Compensation (UC) division.
It benefits employers because it enables them to keep their workforce together during short-term layoffs. It aids individuals by providing them with basic sustenance money until they become re-employed. Both groups also profit because unemployment insurance helps stabilize local economies during a recession. Administration of the UC program is completely funded by Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA).
Every effort is taken to make this division customer-service oriented through the use of telephone claims, streamlined operations, and expanded services. These improvements have been implemented while maintaining a low unemployment compensation tax rate for Alabama employers.
Employer Information
Press Releases, Forms, Posters, Legal Codes and other documents of interest.
read moreChild Labor
Information about child labor law, frequently asked questions, and other sites of interest.
read moreAlabama UC Partials
Information on a filing system for employer filed electronic claims hereafter referred to as partials. This page contains information on filing UC partials, quick facts, filing requirements and a list of frequently asked questions.
read moreFile UC Claim
Unemployed workers file a new claim or weekly certification, or obtain information on your claim.
read moreInternal Security
Information on monitoring of the Unemployment Compensation program that works to prevent abuse, waste and fraud as well as manage security of data.
read moreHearing & Appeals
An appeal hearing is an informal administrative proceeding in which claimants and employers may appeal determinations they feel are incorrect or otherwise adversely impact them.
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Report UC Tax Fraud
If you have received cash or a 1099, this could have affected your unemployment benefits. If you are own a business and suspect that your competitor is consistently underbidding you due to paying cash to their employees, let us help you put them on a level playing field.
Email us or download and complete the Fraud Tip Form and mail it to the address on the form in an email and send it to TipHotline@labor.alabama.gov or call us at 1-855-234-2856.
If you are a taxpayer and a victim of identity theft, please read this IRS pamphlet Identity Theft Information for Taxpayers (THIS INCLUDES THOSE WHO RECEIVED A 1099-G BUT DID NOT RECEIVE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS).
Unemployment Compensation Telephone Numbers for Claimants
you may file your claim online at https://uiclaimantportal.labor.alabama.gov/ or call 1-866-234-5382 (select option 2) during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
call 1-800-361-4524 before 5:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday.
visit https://uiclaimantportal.labor.alabama.gov/SignIn, or call Montgomery 334-954-4094; Birmingham 205-458-2282; Toll Free 1-800-752-7389.