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what is the alabama law
my husband is working for a hotel owner and he only gets paid less then minimum wage but we do have a free room and the owner has put my husband in the hospital he had a saver ashma attack and he is being worked like a dog
Asked on May 29, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, it's not legal: the only employees who may be paid less than minimum wage are tipped employees (e.g. servers), who make up the difference (and hopefully then some) from tips. Everyone else, even those who receive a free room, must receive minimum wage. If you are not paid minimum, you could contact your state department of labor to see about filng a wage complaint. Obviously, providing a free room can let the hotel pay less than they would if the employee did not receive a free room, but they still must pay minimum.
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