Alabama Unemployment
http://dir.alabama.gov/
http://dir.alabama.gov/
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT THE EMERGENCY
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXTENSION.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXTENSION.
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Director Tom Surtees announced today[July 2nd-2009] that the maximum weekly Unemployment Compensation benefit amount will increase by ten dollars for claimants who file new claims on or after July 5th.
The maximum benefit amount will increase from $255 a week to $265 a week beginning July 5th. The increase is the second of two that were enacted by the Legislature in 2008.
“We’re glad to see this increase go into effect,” said Surtees. “I know that during these tough economic times, every dollar helps. I hope that this increase will help struggling families until such a time as they can find new employment.”
All claimants are also receiving an additional $25 a week, which is part of the Federal Stimulus package. These $25 additional benefits are expected to continue through the end of 2009.
It’s important to note that ONLY CLAIMS FILED ON OR AFTER JULY 5TH will be eligible for this increase.Unemployed Alabamians can file for unemployment compensation benefits in two ways:either by phone at 1-866-234-5382, or online at www.dir.alabama.gov.
The maximum benefit amount will increase from $255 a week to $265 a week beginning July 5th. The increase is the second of two that were enacted by the Legislature in 2008.
“We’re glad to see this increase go into effect,” said Surtees. “I know that during these tough economic times, every dollar helps. I hope that this increase will help struggling families until such a time as they can find new employment.”
All claimants are also receiving an additional $25 a week, which is part of the Federal Stimulus package. These $25 additional benefits are expected to continue through the end of 2009.
It’s important to note that ONLY CLAIMS FILED ON OR AFTER JULY 5TH will be eligible for this increase.Unemployed Alabamians can file for unemployment compensation benefits in two ways:either by phone at 1-866-234-5382, or online at www.dir.alabama.gov.
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