Yes.
Yes. They are mutually exclusive.
No. Alabama is not one of the 4 states that do offset unemployment with the Social Security.
Yes
Eligibility for unemployment benefits is typically based on whether you have recently lost your job and are willing and able to work. Social Security Income is a federally administered program for individuals with limited income and resources, often due to disability or retirement. Receiving Social Security Income does not automatically disqualify you from receiving unemployment insurance, but it may affect the amount or duration of benefits you are eligible for. It is best to consult with your state's unemployment agency for specific information regarding your situation.
Yes.
According to the Social Security Administration, each state makes its own rules with regard to paying unemployment compensation to laid-off Social Security recipients. In most cases, the answer is yes, you are eligible to receive unemployment benefits while drawing Social Security, but your benefits may be reduced or offset by a portion of your Social Security check.Receipt of any type of Social Security benefit must be reported to your state's Department of Labor Unemployment Compensation Service at the time you apply for unemployment compensation.Contact your local unemployment office for more specific information.
Yes. Neither interferes with the other.
Yes, if you were fired or laid off you can collect unemployment & it doesn't matter if you're drawing Social Security.
Yes. They are 2 unrelated programs and do not interfere with each other.
Only if you weren't qualified for either one of them.
Yes you can. There is no reduction in your unemployment benefits if you are also drawing Social Security. Like all other claiments for unemployment, you have to be actively seeking work, etc. to qualify for Unemployment. The two systems do not conflict. See the Related Link below for more details.
No. What counts is what you earned, and that does not include government benefit programs, which is what unemployment compensation is. See Related Link below.