State Alabama companies receive Hire Vets Medallion awards Nationally, 835 companies were recognized for their commitment to hiring veterans. StaffNovember 23, 2022
Economy Online job ads in September up 18.7 percent from last year The monthly total of online job ads for September 2022 is down 8.1 percent versus the previous month. StaffOctober 26, 2022
Opinion Opinion | High praise for low unemployment Alabama has seen excellent job growth with more than 40,000 new jobs since last year. Beth ChapmanMay 9, 2022
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 6,952 are estimated to be related to COVID-19, representing 80 percent. StaffApril 30, 2021
State ADOL begins processing additional $300 weekly benefits ADOL will begin processing American Rescue Plan extensions, including the additional $300 weekly payment. StaffMarch 19, 2021
Economy Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs. StaffMarch 19, 2021
State Over half of Alabamians now live in just eight counties Alabama's 20 smallest counties have all lost population since 2010, according to population estimates. Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 54 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyFebruary 26, 2021
Economy Alabama’s unemployment tax set to nearly double Because of a massive increase in unemployment claims, Alabama's unemployment tax rate in 2021 will go up 92 percent. Josh MoonJanuary 20, 2021
Economy Despite COVID, Ivey administration aims to build a stronger workforce From record-high employment in February to today’s economic downturn, things have changed dramatically for the state’s workforce, but there is also some good news.... Bill BrittAugust 26, 2020