Every employer that operates in the state of Alabama is subject to state and federal labor laws and the ordinances of any municipality in which they operate. In addition to governing the working conditions of employees, both state and federal laws require Alabama employers to post notices in the workplace to inform employees of their rights and responsibilities under the law and how to report potential violations. Some notices must be visible to job applicants as well as employees.
CPC’s Alabama All-On-One™ Labor Law Poster contains the most commonly-required Alabama state labor law notices, as well as the most commonly-required federal labor law notices. In this article, we take a closer look at the state notices included on your Alabama All-On-One™ Labor Law Poster so that you know why, where, and for which individuals the Poster must be displayed.
Alabama Child Labor Laws
What’s it about?
The Alabama Child Labor Laws posting describes the legal requirements and limitations for employing young workers including the work days and times permitted for their age group and work restrictions in places that serve alcohol.
Who must post?
Every employer is required to post the Alabama Child Labor Laws notice where any person under 19 years of age is employed. In addition to posting, employers are required to keep detailed time records on the premises showing the work hours and information about each minor employee.
Where can I review this requirement?
Code of Alabama Section 25-8-38
Your Job Insurance – Unemployment Compensation Law
What’s it about?
Employees who meet eligibility requirements and are separated from their jobs through no fault of their own may qualify for unemployment compensation benefits. This notice describes how to file an unemployment claim and who to contact to obtain more information about unemployment rights.
Who must post?
Every employer must post the Alabama Unemployment Compensation Law. The notice must be posted and maintained in conspicuous places near the actual location where the workers’ services are performed.
Where can I review this requirement?
Al Admin. Code 480-4-2-.19
Unemployment Compensation Fraud is a Crime
What’s it about?
This notice identifies some of the most common forms of unemployment compensation fraud. The notice informs employees that unemployment compensation fraud is a felony and is punishable by fines, imprisonment and a period of ineligibility.
Who must post?
This state posting is optional.
Where can I review this offense?
Code of Alabama Section 13A-11-124
Alabama Workers’ Compensation Information
What’s it about?
The notice informs employees to contact their employer if they are injured on the job and provides the telephone number for the Workers’ Compensation mediation service. The fill-in format of notice requires an employer to write in the name of the employer’s worker’s compensation insurance carrier and the carrier’s telephone number.
Who must post?
Every employer must notify employees of the ombudsman’s (mediation) service. The notice must be posted in one or more conspicuous places in the employer’s business.
Where can I review this requirement?
Code of Alabama Section 25-5-290(d)
IRS Earned Income Tax Credit
What’s it about?
The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a credit for working people with low to moderate incomes. The federal EITC notice (pub. 4194) describes the credit, highlights eligibility requirements, identifies common filing errors and pinpoints necessary tax preparation documents.
Why post the federal EITC?
Many eligible Alabamians are unaware of the federal EITC tax credit and fail to claim the credit, which could save them thousands of dollars each year. The notice informs employees of the availability of the credit and prepares them for filing the credit. Posting the federal EITC notice (pub. 4194) is optional.
Where can I find more information?
IRS Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)