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Online job ads in September up 18.7 percent from last year

The monthly total of online job ads for September 2022 is down 8.1 percent versus the previous month.

October 26, 2022

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High praise for low unemployment

Alabama has seen excellent job growth with more than 40,000 new jobs since last year.

Beth Chapman

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May 9, 2022

New unemployment claims decreased last week

Of the new claims, 6,952 are estimated to be related to COVID-19, representing 80 percent.

April 30, 2021

ADOL begins processing additional $300 weekly benefits

ADOL will begin processing American Rescue Plan extensions, including the additional $300 weekly payment.

March 19, 2021

Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system

The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs.

March 19, 2021

Over half of Alabamians now live in just eight counties

Alabama's 20 smallest counties have all lost population since 2010, according to population estimates.

Brandon Moseley

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March 9, 2021

New unemployment claims decreased last week

Of the new claims, 54 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19.

Micah Danney

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February 26, 2021

Alabama’s unemployment tax set to nearly double

Because of a massive increase in unemployment claims, Alabama's unemployment tax rate in 2021 will go up 92 percent.

Josh Moon

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January 20, 2021

Despite COVID, Ivey administration aims to build a stronger workforce

From record-high employment in February to today’s economic downturn, things have changed dramatically for the state’s workforce, but there is also some good news. One thing that hasn’t faltered due to the pandemic’s ravages is Gov. Kay Ivey’s commitment to preparing Alabama’s workforce for the 21st-century job market. The innovation and forward-thinking efforts of the … Continued

Bill Britt

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August 26, 2020