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Articles Discussing General Topics Under Alabama Labor & Employment Law

Alabama Court Temporarily Enjoins All Picketing in Mine Workers Strike

December 14, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (AL)

Jackson Lewis

Strikes have been in the news recently. Employers faced with a strike, or a possible strike, often wish to know their legal options, including whether they may seek injunctive relief. The short answer is that federal law prohibits courts from enjoining employees’ exercise of their right to lawfully strike. However,

Alabama DOL Publishes Emergency Rules for Handling Appeals to Employers’ Denials of Vaccine Exemption Requests

December 7, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (AL)

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 9, which restricts Alabama employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. SB 9 directs Alabama employers to “exempt vaccination as a condition of employment for any employee who has completed and submitted [an] exemption form” and

Alabama Law Creates Additional Exemptions From Mandatory Vaccination Policies

November 10, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (AL)

On November 5, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 9, restricting Alabama employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The law took effect immediately.

Alabama Joins Pushback on Vaccine Mandates

November 9, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (AL)

Littler

Alabama joined other states in pushing back against federal workplace vaccine mandates. On November 5, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 9 that places new limits on Alabama employers’ ability to terminate the employment of workers who refuse a mandated COVID-19 vaccine.

Alabama Attorney General Issues Public Notice Summarizing State Law on Vaccine Requirements

August 4, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (AL)

On May 24, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 267 (Act No. 2021-493), a measure prohibiting state entities and private businesses from requiring individuals to show proof of vaccination in order to receive goods or services. Following “an increase in legal questions related to … COVID-19

Alabama Legalizes Medical Marijuana While Allowing Employers Discretion as to Participating Workers

May 27, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: General (AL)

Littler

On May 17, 2021, Governor Kay Ivey signed Alabama’s new medical marijuana law, known as the Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act, making Alabama the 37th state to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. The law identifies specific qualifying medical conditions, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder (ASD);

Alabama Enacts Medical Marijuana Law

May 26, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (AL)

Jackson Lewis

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation legalizing medical cannabis on May 17, 2021. Known as the Darren Wesley “Ato” Hall Compassion Act, the law permits the use of medical cannabis to treat certain medical conditions including Crohn’s disease, depression, epilepsy, HIV/AIDs, panic disorder, Parkinson’s disease, persistent nausea, post-traumatic stress disorder,

Alabama Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana: Roll Tide! (and a Joint?)

May 10, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (AL)

On May 6, 2021, the Alabama legislature approved a medical marijuana legalization bill. Senate Bill (SB) 46, more commonly known as the Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act, will now go to Governor Kay Ivey for final approval. Governor Ivey has not indicated that she will veto the bill, although

Alabama Becomes 10th State to Enact Name, Image, and Likeness Legislation for Student Athletes

May 7, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (AL)

On April 20, 2021, Alabama governor Kay Ivey signed into law a name, image, and likeness (NIL) bill, making Alabama the tenth state to enact such legislation.

Alabama Department of Labor Announces New Documentation Requirement and Enforcement Initiative

August 11, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (AL)

Littler

The Alabama Department of Labor (AL DOL) recently announced two new changes affecting employers.

Alabama Governor Adds Statewide Facial Covering Requirement to ‘Safer at Home’ Order

July 17, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (AL)

On July 15, 2020, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued an amended “Safer at Home” order, adding a facial covering requirement. This facial covering order, which goes into effect on July 16, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., requires (1) facial coverings for individuals; (2) protections for employees; and (3) protections for customers.

Governor Ivey Imposes Statewide Mask Requirement for Alabama

July 17, 2020 | Jones Walker Filed Under: General (AL)

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey entered an amended order to her original Safer at Home order on July 15, 2020. It generally requires masks or face coverings to be worn when people are within six feet of someone from a different household in the following situations: (1) indoor spaces that are

Alabama Reopens: Amended Safer at Home Order Loosens Restrictions on Additional Businesses

June 8, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (AL)

On May 21, 2020, Governor Kay Ivey issued an amended Safer at Home order that removed restrictions and provided extended guidance to Alabama businesses as the state continued to reopen.

Alabama Reopens Additional Businesses and Provides Immunity to Covered Entities for Certain COVID-19 Claims

May 15, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (AL)

On May 8, 2020, Governor Kay Ivey issued an amended Safer at Home order, lifting previous restrictions and providing additional guidance to Alabama businesses. The same day, Governor Ivey issued a separate executive order providing liability protection or immunity to businesses and health care providers.

State of Alabama Issues Stay at Home Order

April 5, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: General (AL)

Littler

On April 3, 2020, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris executed a statewide Order, effective Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., requiring every person in Alabama to stay at their place of residence unless they are performing “essential activities,” as listed below. The order also imposes certain restrictions on retailers.

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