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Alabama follows federal FLSA: 1.5x pay for hours over 40 per week, with no daily threshold or double time.

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AL OVERTIME RULES

Understanding Alabama Overtime Law

Weekly Overtime Threshold and Rate

Alabama follows the federal 40-hour standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Overtime is due at 1.5× your regular rate — commonly called "time and a half" — for every hour worked beyond 40 in a workweek. For example, if you earn $16/hour in Alabama, your overtime rate would be $24.00/hour.

No Daily Overtime or Double Time

Unlike states such as California or Alaska, Alabama does not have a daily overtime threshold and does not require double time (2×). Overtime is calculated solely on a weekly basis — even if you work a 12-hour shift, overtime only applies when your total weekly hours exceed 40.

How to Calculate Overtime Pay in Alabama

Here is a quick example: Suppose you earn $16/hour and work 47 hours in one week in Alabama. Your regular pay is 40 × $16 = $640.00. You have 7 overtime hours at time and a half: 7 × $16 × 1.5 = $168.00. Your total weekly pay is $808.00.

Filing an Overtime Claim in Alabama

If you believe your employer has not paid you the overtime you are owed, you can file a wage claim with the Alabama Department of Labor. You may also contact the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243. Under the FLSA, you can recover up to 2 years of unpaid overtime (3 years for willful violations), plus an equal amount in liquidated damages. This information is for reference only. Consult the Alabama Department of Labor for authoritative state guidance.

Important Note

This information is for reference only. Consult the Alabama Department of Labor for authoritative state guidance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions About Overtime Pay

Alabama requires 1.5× (time and a half) your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. At $16/hour, your overtime rate is $24.00/hour. There is no double time requirement in Alabama.

Overtime in Alabama starts after you exceed 40 hours in a single workweek. Hours beyond 40 are paid at 1.5× your regular rate. Overtime is always calculated per week — employers cannot average hours across multiple weeks.

Most hourly (non-exempt) employees in Alabama are eligible for overtime. Salaried employees may also qualify if they earn below $684/week ($35,568/year) or do not meet the FLSA duties tests for executive, administrative, or professional exemptions. Independent contractors are generally not covered.

You can file a wage claim with the Alabama Department of Labor. Federal claims can be filed with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. Document your hours worked and pay stubs before filing — this strengthens your claim.

No. If you are non-exempt and work over 40 hours in a workweek, your employer must pay the 1.5× overtime rate. Overtime rights cannot be waived by agreement, even if you signed a contract stating otherwise. Misclassifying employees as exempt to avoid overtime is a common FLSA violation.

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