COVID-19 Information for Employees and Employers
Has your job or your business been affected by COVID-19? Here are some links to reliable sources of information about unemployment assistance and other government programs.
The Alabama Department of Labor has posted a page with multiple links to information for those who are unable to work due to COVID-19. Go to https://labor.alabama.gov/covid19resources.aspx.
To file an unemployment compensation claim, individuals must either go to www.labor.alabama.gov or call the Alabama Department of Labor at 866-234-5382.
The U.S. Department of Labor has posted a list of questions and answers about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, under which some employees may be eligible for paid leave. Go to https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has information about programs to help employers stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. Go to https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources.