Alabama workplace law quick facts
Legal calculators for Alabama workers
High-stakes legal tools with Alabama-specific laws and deadlines
Pay calculators for Alabama workers
Alabama minimum wage $7.25/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
Benefits calculators for Alabama workers
Retirement, PTO, and relocation tools with Alabama context
About Alabama workplace law
Alabama workers are protected by a combination of federal law and Alabama state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while Alabama law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key Alabama workplace facts for 2026: The Alabama minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $984 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years under Alabama law. Alabama has a state income tax of 5.0%. Workers in Alabama rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for unpaid job-protected leave.
All calculators on this page use official data from Alabama government sources including the Alabama Department of Labor, Alabama Workers Compensation Board, Alabama Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.