What is Alabama minimum wage? Alabama has no minimum wage law. Federal minimum wage applies: $7.25
What is the minimum wage for tipped employees? Alabama tipped employee minimum wage is $2.13 per hour, as long as the employee’s tips bring the total hourly wage up to minimum wage. If it does not the employer has to make up the difference. The Alabama tipped wage generally applies to employees like waitresses, waiters, bartenders, valets, and other tipped employees who earn more then $30 in tips a month.
When am I eligible to earn overtime? Alabama has no state overtime law, so eligible employees are generally covered under the federal overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which mandates time-and-a-half pay for every hour over 40 worked in a workweek for non-exempt employees.
Am I entitled to a lunch or rest break? Alabama does not require employers to provide lunch or rest breaks. However, you are entitled to be paid if you have to do any work during a break. Generally, you are entitled to be paid for any short breaks lasting five to 20 minutes.
Disclaimer:The information provided here is for informational purposes only. None of it is intended to give legal advice nor does it establish an client-attorney relationship. The following information may not be updated with changes in the law. You should consult an attorney for information on your specific case.
