Employment & Worker Protection · Alabama
Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor
Enacted employment & worker protection regulation in Alabama.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2009
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 34/100
- Alabama strictness
The bottom line
Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is an enacted law in Alabama, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2009-07-24
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 34/100
- Alabama strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Alabama legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor
Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is an enacted law in Alabama under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2009-07-24 and becomes effective on 2009-07-24. 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 compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted 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 the enabling statute itself.
Applicability under Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor: All workers covered by federal FLSA. Penalty exposure is documented as: Federal FLSA enforcement. DOL Wage and Hour Division. Notable exemptions: FLSA exemptions apply..
Summary
Alabama has no state minimum wage law. Employers must pay the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
Key Requirements
Federal rate $7.25/hr applies. No state-specific tip credit. Preemption law prohibits local minimum wage ordinances.
Penalties
Federal FLSA enforcement. DOL Wage and Hour Division.
Applicability
All workers covered by federal FLSA.
Exemptions
FLSA exemptions apply.
Official Source
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/stateHow Alabama compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Alabama ranks #19 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
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 Minimum Wage — Federal Floor enacted?
Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor was enacted on 2009-07-24 and became effective on 2009-07-24.
What are the penalties for violating Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor?
Federal FLSA enforcement. DOL Wage and Hour Division. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor apply to small businesses?
All workers covered by federal FLSA. 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 Minimum Wage — Federal Floor?
The official text of Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor 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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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Alabama Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is enacted in Alabama, effective 2009-07-24. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Alabama ranks #19 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Alabama tracks across all five policy areas. Alabama profile
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