Alabama Department of Labor

Q: If I file partial claims for my employees the first week they are laid off, will that cover all of the weeks the employees are laid off?
A: No, partial claims must be filed at the end of each week the employees are laid off. Partial claims cannot be filed for employees more than three consecutive weeks.

Q: When should I file partial claims for my employees?
A: You must wait until the week after the workers are laid off. You cannot file claims on or prior to the week ending date. Reason: The employee may have earnings from another job or may be called in to work unexpectedly. Also, you cannot know ahead of time if the employee will be able and available for work all of the week.

Q: Is there a deadline for filing partial claims?
A: The claims must be received within 14 days following the ending date of the week claimed.

Q: What dates do I use for the week beginning and ending dates on partial claims?
A: The week beginning and ending dates are the same as the company's beginning and ending dates for their payroll.

Q: What date should be used for the last date worked?
A: The very last day the employee worked prior to or within the week claimed. Note: If the employee worked within the payroll week, gross earnings should be reported.

Q: How long does it take to receive unemployment compensation benefits once the claim is submitted?
A: If the claim is filed electronically, the benefits are issued within a couple of days.

Q: As an employer, what advantage am I providing for my employees and myself by filing electronic partial claims?
A: If your employees are temporarily laid off due to lack of work for no more than three consecutive weeks, electronic filing for them helps keep your labor force intact, plus your employees will be paid their unemployment more quickly on a weekly basis in lieu of their paychecks.

Q: Can non-citizens receive unemployment compensation?
A: Yes, provided a valid copy of their alien identification card, front and back, is submitted to prove their status as a legal alien.

Q: What is my UI account number and where do I get it?
A: Your UI account number is assigned to you by the Tax Section when you establish your business. It can be found in your records such as the UCCR4 report.

Q: What Alabama banks accept the AL Vantage Card?
A: To view a list of Alabama Banking Institutions that accept the AL Vantage Card, click here.