Alabama Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Alabama (AL) · Labor law overview · Last reviewed June 2026

Overtime

Weekly (40 hr)

Minimum wage

Federal $7.25

Meal breaks

Not mandated

Overtime

Alabama follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum wage

Alabama uses the federal $7.25 floor for covered employers.

Breaks

Alabama has no general adult meal-break mandate, though offered short breaks must be paid.

Paid sick leave & final pay

Alabama has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

This is general information, not legal advice. Wage-and-hour rules change — confirm the current rules for Alabama with the official sources below before acting.

Official sources

More Alabama guides

Overtime laws Minimum wage Meal & break laws Final paycheck Paid sick leave Time clock rounding Holiday pay Tipped minimum wage Pay stub rules Child labor laws

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Alabama labor law overview: frequently asked questions

What are the main labor laws employers should know in Alabama?

The essentials are overtime (federal 40-hour weekly), minimum wage (the federal $7.25 floor), and breaks (no state meal mandate).

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