ALABAMA
Equal Pay
Alabama has adopted an equal pay statute modeled after its
federal counterpart. Effective September 1, 2019, Alabama now
prohibits paying an employee less than another employee of a
different race or sex for equal work (note, Federal EPA does not
include race). In addition, the Alabama statute also prohibits any
adverse act against an employee/applicant who refuses to provide
pay history. Employers in Alabama will want to check their hiring
and pay practices to ensure compliance with this new law.
FLORIDA
Minimum Wage
Effective January 1, 2020, Florida’s minimum wage
increases from $8.46 an hour to $8.56 an hour. For tipped workers,
it will increase from $5.44 an hour to $5.54 an hour.
Florida’s minimum wage is adjusted each year in September
based on inflation and becomes effective January 1 of the following
year. Remember to update your state posters.
