Birmingham (Jefferson County) is healthcare and manufacturing employment base. If you work here and think your employer got your overtime or wages wrong, a free case review can help you understand your options. Workers here are protected by the federal FLSA and by Alabama's state wage and hour laws.
Alabama generally follows the federal FLSA standard: overtime is owed after 40 hours in a workweek. State-specific nuances should be confirmed with a licensed attorney.
Employers in and around Birmingham span automotive manufacturing, poultry and food processing, healthcare and home care, and construction. These are among the Alabama industries where we most often hear from workers about off-the-clock hours, misclassification, and miscalculated overtime pay.
In Birmingham, the wage issues we hear about most often are unpaid off-the-clock time, exempt and independent-contractor misclassification, and overtime that leaves out commissions or bonuses. Browse all claim types to learn more.