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Alabama labor laws

The pay and leave rules Alabama employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.

Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: paycor.com, dol.gov.

Not requiredPay ranges in job ads
NoStatewide paid sick leave
NoState paid leave or disability program
$7.25Minimum wage

Pay transparency

Alabama has no statewide law requiring salary ranges in job postings.

Partial: state Equal Pay Act bars refusing to hire for declining to give pay history

Paid sick leave

Alabama has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Employers covered by federal contractor rules (Executive Order 13706) may still have to provide it.

Overtime

Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Frequently asked questions

Does Alabama require salary ranges in job postings?
No statewide law requires it. Partial: state Equal Pay Act bars refusing to hire for declining to give pay history
Is paid sick leave required in Alabama?
There is no statewide paid sick leave mandate.
When is overtime due in Alabama?
For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.