Alabama law
Workers' Compensation Laws in Alabama.
Alabama workers' compensation requires employers with 5 or more employees to carry coverage (1 or more in construction). TTD benefits pay 66 2/3% of average weekly wage with a maximum of $1,172/week (July 2025-June 2026). Alabama has unusually broad employer immunity — even intentional conduct by the employer is covered by the exclusive remedy doctrine. Co-employee immunity extends to all acts except willful conduct.
Last verified: 2026-02-25
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State law
Statute of Limitations
Claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of the accident or 2 years from the last payment of compensation (not medical payments).
Exceptions
The injured worker must report the injury to the employer within 5 days or as soon as practicable. The employer must file a First Report of Injury with the Alabama Department of Labor.
State law
Key Alabama Statutes
TTD rate: 66 2/3% of average weekly wage. Maximum: $1,172/week (July 2025-June 2026). Minimum: $322/week. Duration: up to 300 weeks. 3-day waiting period; if disability exceeds 21 days, first 3 days paid retroactively.
Employers with 5 or more employees must carry workers' compensation. Construction industry: 1 or more employees.
Workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against the employer — even for intentional conduct. This is stricter than most states. Co-employees can only be sued for willful conduct (not negligence or wantonness).
It is unlawful to terminate an employee solely for filing a workers' compensation claim. The employee can sue for retaliatory discharge.
The PPD maximum rate is significantly lower than TTD: $220/week. This substantial gap between TTD and PPD rates is notable compared to other states.
State law
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