HB384 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon BracyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Mobile Co., minimum wage established, civil action provided for violation

Summary

HB384 would set Mobile County’s minimum wage at $10.10 per hour starting Jan 1, 2016, allow employees to sue for unpaid wages, and require employers to pay any shortfall plus penalties if they don’t.

What This Bill Does

It creates a local minimum wage of $10.10 per hour for Mobile County. If a tipped employee’s tips plus the direct wage are less than $10.10, the employer must pay the difference. If the federal minimum wage rises above $10.10, the Mobile County minimum wage increases to match the federal rate. Employees can sue their employer in the county's circuit court for violations, and if the employee prevails, the employer must pay 90 days of wages at the employee’s daily rate plus the wage gap, plus reasonable attorney fees.

Who It Affects

• Employees working in Mobile County (including tipped workers) who would receive a $10.10 per hour wage and could claim back pay if underpaid.
• Employers operating in Mobile County who must pay at least $10.10 per hour, top up tipped wages to reach the minimum, and face civil action, penalties, and attorney fees if they violate the act.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a Mobile County minimum wage of $10.10 per hour for hours worked, effective January 1, 2016.
• Requires that tipped employees' total compensation (tips plus direct wages) reach $10.10 per hour; if not, the employer pays the difference.
• If the federal minimum wage rises above $10.10, the Mobile County minimum wage increases to match the federal rate.
• Allows employees to sue in the Mobile County circuit court for violations; employers owe 90 days of wages at the employee’s daily rate plus the wage difference, and must pay reasonable attorney fees if the employee prevails.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Mobile County