Employment & Workforce

Alabama time off to vote: what Ala. Code 17-1-5 addresses and a 4-line request plan to set before Election Day on Nov 3, for employers.

Alabama’s Trey’s Law took effect October 1, 2026. See what the statute says about disclosure clauses and what a template review looks at.

The Alabama overtime deduction is claimed by employees, but the records start with you. Here are 5 payroll gaps to check before year-end.

The 1099 threshold went from $600 to $2,000 for 2026. Three things it did not change, including one Alabama filing obligation that did not move.

Alabama non-competes can be enforced, but only if they meet specific requirements. Here is what Gulf Coast business owners need to know before asking anyone to sign one.

A difficult employee situation rarely announces itself clearly. It usually starts small: a missed deadline, a shift in attitude, or a complaint from a coworker.

By the time most Alabama business owners get around to writing an AI policy, employees have already been using AI tools for months.

Bringing on your first employee is one of the most significant legal moments in the life of a small Alabama business. It is also one of the most commonly mishandled.

The question of whether someone is an independent contractor or an employee is one of the most consequential legal decisions a Gulf Coast business owner makes, and it is often made without anyone recognizing…

Terminating an employee is one of the highest‑risk moments in employment law. Alabama is an at‑will state, which means an employer can end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason that is not…

As a small business owner, you already wear enough hats without adding “accidental HR director” to the list. The truth is, most employment problems we see did not start with bad intentions; they started as…

Most business owners hear “at-will employment” and think it means they can end employment anytime, the employee can leave anytime, as long as the reason is lawful.