Birmingham, AL Unemployment Offices

Birmingham has 4 locations. Each office may set its own hours, so calling ahead is always a good idea.

How to File for Unemployment in Alabama

Step-by-step filing instructions and what you'll need to apply.

Check Your Unemployment Claim Status in Alabama

See what your claim status means and how to check it online or by phone.

OSC

Birmingham Career Center

Career Center

3216 4th Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35222

☎ 205-582-5200

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume

AFF

Birmingham Career Center

Affiliate Office

3216 4th Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35222

☎ 205-582-5200

8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

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✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Job Skills Training

OSC

Jefferson State Community College One Stop Career Center Birmingham East

Career Center

2601 Carson Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

☎ 205-856-8538

Fax: 205-856-6033

8 - 4:30 Mon-Fri

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✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume

AFF

Lawson State Community College One Stop Career Center

Affiliate Office

3060 Wilson Road SW OneStop Bldg

Birmingham, AL 35221

☎ 205-929-6384

Fax: 205-929-3603

M-F 8am-4:30pm

Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.Adult Ed(GED)

Helpful Guides

How Unemployment Benefits Work

A plain-English overview of how the joint federal-state unemployment insurance system works, from filing your first claim to your last payment.

What to Do After Losing Your Job: A Step-by-Step Checklist

The first two weeks after a layoff matter most. Here is the order to tackle unemployment benefits, health insurance, and your budget.

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