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Legal & Government Affairs – Workforce Alabama Divisions
Legal & Government Affairs
Our Legal & Government Affairs team helps Workforce Alabama move forward with confidence. The division provides legal guidance and advice, represents the agency in court, and reviews contracts and partnerships that power our work. It also serves as a bridge to government, business and other partners, shaping legislation that supports a strong workforce.
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Moving Workforce Alabama forward
Workforce Alabama’s employment services connect job seekers and employers through AlabamaWorks, the state’s official workforce platform. Whether you’re building a resume, searching for your next opportunity or looking to hire, this is where your path begins.
The division works hard to deliver resources that matter. Our team:
- Provides legal guidance to support Workforce Alabama’s programs, policies and daily operations
- Represents Workforce Alabama in court and other legal proceedings
- Reviews and manages contracts, agreements and memorandums of understanding
- Advises leadership and staff on compliance with state and federal laws
- Serves as a liaison to local, state and federal government partners
- Engages with business and labor groups on workforce-related issues
Monitors, evaluates and helps shape legislation impacting our state’s workforce system
Discover your next step
Our 57 Alabama Career Centers and satellites, strategically placed around the state, are ready to help you succeed. Job search and development, occupational and educational training, vocational rehabilitation, veterans’ services and unemployment insurance information are all offered.
Centers also work to connect employers to workers, helping locate employees with specific skills. If education is the next step, many of our centers can help with that too. Whatever you need—whether a job-seeker, employer or veteran—our centers are here to help.
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals reviews and conducts Unemployment Compensation hearings at the highest administration level, issuing a written decision to all parties involved. Should any party disagree with the board’s decision, they can appeal to the Circuit Court.