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Minimum Wage
There is no state-mandated minimum wage law in Alabama. Covered employers in Alabama subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must follow the federal minimum wage standard of $7.25 per hour.
Overtime
There is no state-mandated overtime law in Alabama for private employers. Covered employers in Alabama must follow the federal overtime laws as prescribed in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Pay Frequency
There are no state-mandated standards related to frequency of pay periods. Covered employers in Alabama must follow the federal requirement that wages are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered.
Taxable Wage Base ($000s): $8,000
New Employer Rate (% Taxable Wages): 2.7%
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There is no state-mandated minimum wage law in Alabama. Covered employers in Alabama subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must follow the federal minimum wage standard of $7.25 per hour.
There is no state-mandated overtime law in Alabama for private employers. Covered employers in Alabama must follow the federal overtime laws as prescribed in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Because Alabama and federal law vary in the number of exemptions permitted, employees must use the state form A4 and may not use the federal W-4 as a substitute. Get the Alabama State A4 Form HERE.
