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Alabama ADA + employment hiring law
Alabama Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Ala. Code § 25-1-20 et seq.. Enforced by EEOC Birmingham District Office. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Alabama Age Discrimination in Employment Act is codified at Ala. Code § 25-1-20 et seq..
Alabama has no comprehensive state employment-discrimination statute covering disability. The Alabama Age Discrimination in Employment Act addresses age. For disability, the federal ADA Title I floor (42 U.S.C. § 12112) controls.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
EEOC Birmingham District Office
Agency website: https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/birmingham/location
Charges of disability discrimination in Alabama are filed directly with the EEOC. There is no state Fair Employment Practices Agency dual-filing route for disability claims.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under the federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12111(5)).
Notable feature
Alabama is one of the few states without a comprehensive private-sector disability-discrimination statute. Federal ADA standards apply.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Alabama case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Alabama-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Alabama?
Alabama Age Discrimination in Employment Act, codified at Ala. Code § 25-1-20 et seq.. Alabama has no comprehensive state employment-discrimination statute covering disability. The Alabama Age Discrimination in Employment Act addresses age. For disability, the federal ADA Title I floor (42 U.S.C. § 12112) controls.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Alabama?
EEOC Birmingham District Office. Charges of disability discrimination in Alabama are filed directly with the EEOC. There is no state Fair Employment Practices Agency dual-filing route for disability claims.
What employer-size threshold applies in Alabama?
15+ employees under the federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12111(5)).
How does Alabama interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Alabama employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Charges of disability discrimination in Alabama are filed directly with the EEOC. There is no state Fair Employment Practices Agency dual-filing route for disability claims.
Where can I read the Alabama statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Ala. Code § 25-1-20 et seq.. Agency: EEOC Birmingham District Office at https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/birmingham/location. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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