Unemployment After Being Fired in Alabama
Whether you can collect unemployment in Alabama after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: You can be disqualified if you were fired for work-related misconduct. The state looks at how serious the misconduct was, whether you were warned, and whether steps were taken to correct the behavior before you were fired. Alabama Department of Workforce, Unemployment Guidebook (Benefit Rights and Responsibilities); Unemployment FAQ
| If you were fired | You can be disqualified if you were fired for work-related misconduct. The state looks at how serious the misconduct was, whether you were warned, and whether steps were taken to correct the behavior before you were fired. If you are discharged, your employer must show you were terminated for a work-connected cause. Being fired for a criminal act can also remove that employer's wages from your claim. |
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| Appealing a denial | You must appeal in writing within 15 calendar days of the mailing date of the determination (if the deadline falls on a weekend or state holiday, it moves to the next business day). File online at workforce.alabama.gov or mail, fax or hand-deliver it to the Hearings and Appeals Division. A telephone hearing is scheduled. Keep filing weekly certifications while your appeal is pending. A further appeal goes to the three-member Board of Appeals. |
Where to get help in Alabama
More Alabama unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Alabama Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Alabama
- Unemployment After Quitting in Alabama
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Alabama
- How to File for Unemployment in Alabama
- All Alabama unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Alabama?
You can be disqualified if you were fired for work-related misconduct. The state looks at how serious the misconduct was, whether you were warned, and whether steps were taken to correct the behavior before you were fired. If you are discharged, your employer must show you were terminated for a work-connected cause. Being fired for a criminal act can also remove that employer's wages from your claim.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Alabama?
You must appeal in writing within 15 calendar days of the mailing date of the determination (if the deadline falls on a weekend or state holiday, it moves to the next business day). File online at workforce.alabama.gov or mail, fax or hand-deliver it to the Hearings and Appeals Division. A telephone hearing is scheduled. Keep filing weekly certifications while your appeal is pending. A further appeal goes to the three-member Board of Appeals.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.