Federal unemployment benefits ending in Alabama; more businesses looking to hire
Federal unemployment benefits will be cut off soon in Alabama, and more businesses are looking to hire workers.
Credit: TEGNA Author: Aiyana Willoughby Updated: 6:33 PM CDT June 15, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. Many jobs remain vacant and some believe its connected to unemployment benefits. More help wanted signs are appearing in windows as businesses try to hire as many employees as they can.
Federal unemployment benefits in Alabama end on June 19. The $300 boost was given in response to the pandemic to help with emergency relief.
Gov. Kay Ivey announced on May 10 that the benefits would end because businesses were concerned about the lack of applicants for open positions. Food industry jobs have seen a significant decline in labor since the pandemic began.