Economy Extended unemployment payments could face delays, ADOL says ADOL is awaiting guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on how to implement the CARES Act extensions. Micah DanneyDecember 22, 2020
Economy Unemployment claims stayed steady last week; almost half COVID-related Some 3,317 claims were related to COVID-19, representing 47 percent. Micah DanneyDecember 11, 2020
News Pandemic unemployment benefits set to expire after Christmas Claimants are encouraged to continue filings certifications in the event Congress approves new legislation. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 4, 2020
Economy After increasing for several weeks, new unemployment claims drop Of the claims filed, 42 percent were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyDecember 4, 2020
Economy State unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent last month Alabama’s unemployment rate decreased from 6.7 in September to 5.8 percent in October. Micah DanneyNovember 20, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week There were 8,764 new unemployment claims filed in Alabama last week, up from 7,060 the previous week. Micah DanneyNovember 13, 2020
Economy Half of new unemployment claims last week were due to the pandemic Unemployment claims remain high in Alabama. Micah DanneyNovember 6, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Fewer people joined the unemployment rolls last week compared to the week before. Micah DanneyOctober 23, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week More people joined the unemployment rolls last week than the week before. Micah DanneyOctober 16, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims decreased slightly last week Of the claims filed during the week ending Oct. 3, 51 percent were COVID-19 related. Micah DanneyOctober 8, 2020