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COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) News & AnnouncementsThursday, April 9, 2020Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today Alabama has begun paying the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit that was established with the passing of the federal CARES Act on March 27, 2020. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, April 3, 2020The Alabama Department of Labor is encouraging employees who believe they may qualify for programs under the CARES Act to file a claim. These employees will also need to certify weekly to continue to let us know that they remain unemployed. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 23, 2020On Monday, March 23, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce facilitated a call with Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, Alabama Department of Labor, who outlined new unemployment benefits related to the Coronavirus. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, March 20, 2020Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington has temporarily ordered that relief be offered to employers whose employees must file unemployment compensation claims for weeks filed due to COVID-19 related issues. All charges will be waived against those employers who file partial unemployment compensation claims on behalf of their employees. These charges will be waived until further notice. ADOL is encouraging all employers who can file on their employees’ behalf to do so. Read more(0) CommentsTuesday, March 17, 2020Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits - Alabama Department of Labor Questions and Answers Read more(0) Comments