Alabama
Guide to Alabama leave laws. Alabama follows federal FMLA with minimal state additions. Learn about employer obligations and employee rights.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory requirement. Employer policy governs.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Alabama allows "use it or lose it" policies
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state-mandated sick leave for private employers
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined under FMLA
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Voting Time: Up to 1 hour (paid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain FMLA records for 3 years, Track employee hours for eligibility, Document leave requests and responses
Employer notice: FMLA notice within 5 days of request
Employee notice: 30 days for foreseeable FMLA
Penalties: FMLA violations subject to federal penalties
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Confederate Memorial Day: 2025-04-28
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Jefferson Davis Birthday: 2025-06-02
Frequently asked questions
Does Alabama require paid sick leave?
No, Alabama has no state-mandated paid sick leave law for private employers. Leave policies are determined by individual employers.
Does Alabama have paid family leave?
No, Alabama does not have a state paid family leave program. Employees are limited to federal FMLA protections, which provide unpaid, job-protected leave.
What leave are Alabama employers required to provide?
Alabama employers must comply with federal FMLA (if 50+ employees), USERRA for military leave, and provide jury duty and voting leave protections.
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