How to File Unemployment Alabama Claim by Mobile

The Alabama Department of Industry Relations allows Alabama residents, including those from the city of Mobile, to file for unemployment online in addition to filing over the phone. They also suggest that you file for unemployment as soon as you find out you are unemployed. This ensures that you receive your benefits as soon as possible. Filing for unemployment online is very convenient. While filing over the phone is restricted to business hours, filing online can be done any time.


Online

Visit the Alabama Department of Industry Relations Unemployment Compensation page (Reference 1).

Scroll down and click on "File UC Claim". Click on "Establish a New or Reopen a UC Claim" and scroll down and click on "Continue". Scroll down and Click "Proceed". Have all required materials available before scrolling down and clicking "Proceed".

Proceed to application and fill out all required information. If there are no issues regarding your application, your unemployment benefits will be delivered quickly and weekly.


Over the Phone

Have your social security number, driver's license number, work history, and your mother's maiden name ready before making the call to file a claim.

Call the Initial Claims Line at 1-866-234-5382 from a touch tone home phone. This number is toll free and will be answered by a machine.

Answer some initial questions asked by the machine. After you have answered the questions, you will be connected to a customer service representative.