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General Information
Unemployment Compensation Benefits
Says who can get pennies. Talks about steps to take. Talks about appeals.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Lost Your Job?
Can I get my job back? Can I get unemployment compensation (pennies)? Can I get back wages? Can I get severance pay or vacation pay? These questions and more are answered in this document.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Alabama Unemployment Compensation: Benefit Rights & Responsibilities
(Separate Website)
Do I qualify for unemployment in Alabama? How do I claim it? What are weekly claim certifications? What is my claim record? Read this booklet for answers to these questions and much more.
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By: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
Are You Eligible for Any Goverment Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive in Alabama.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Save Those Papers!
In order to protect your rights, you may need to use papers others have given you. This fact sheet tells you what papers you should save.
By: Legal Services Alabama
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AlabamaLegalHelp offers legal information, not legal advice. We try hard to make sure this website accurately explains your rights and options. However, the site does not apply the law to your personal facts. For this sort of legal advice, you should call a lawyer. To apply for free legal services in Alabama, call the Legal Services Alabama office that is closest to where you live OR call toll-free 1-866-456-4995. You can also apply online at intake.alsp.org.
AlabamaLegalHelp.org is a project of Legal Services Alabama and the Legal Services Corporation. It is produced in cooperation with Pro Bono Net and legal services organizations, bar associations, community organizations and government agencies throughout Alabama and the United States.
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