Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History
SB 184
Regulatory Snapshot: Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History
Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History (SB 184) is an enacted law in Alabama under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2019-06-11 and becomes effective on 2019-09-01. Alabama currently reports 2 tracked regulations with 2 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 34/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Alabama within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 184 itself.
Applicability under Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History: State government employers only. Penalty exposure is documented as: AG enforcement for state agencies. Notable exemptions: Private sector employers not covered..
Summary
Alabama prohibits state government agencies from seeking salary history. Private employers not covered.
Key Requirements
State employers: may not seek salary history. Must provide pay scale on request after conditional offer. Private: voluntary.
Penalties
AG enforcement for state agencies.
Applicability
State government employers only.
Exemptions
Private sector employers not covered.
Official Source
https://arc.alabama.gov/human-resources/equal-pay-act/Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Alabama is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History enacted?
Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History was enacted on 2019-06-11 and became effective on 2019-09-01. It was introduced as SB 184.
What are the penalties for violating Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History?
AG enforcement for state agencies. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History apply to small businesses?
State government employers only. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Alabama compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Alabama has a regulatory strictness score of 34/100, based on 2 enacted regulations out of 2 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History?
The official text of Alabama Equal Pay Act — Salary History (SB 184) is available from the Alabama legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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