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Posted: 11:02 AM Jul 2, 2009
AL unemployment benefit increases
New claimants will see $10 increase
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**FILE** In this July 30, 2008 file photo, jobs brochures are seen on display at a state unemployment office in Sunnyvale, Calif. The government says Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, the number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, the second straight weekly drop from a six-year high. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)
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Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Director Tom Surtees
announced today 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.
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 by phone at 1-866-234-5382.
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