The form can be used for hiring employees with a known start and end date, or to hire someone indefinitely (known as “at-will” employment). It is important to note that an employee’s at-will status does not override the contents of the agreement. For example, if the employer includes a provision that guarantees a set employment term should they hit a certain number of sales, they cannot fire the employee for just any reason after the employee reaches their goal.

Contents By Type (2) Independent Contractor Subcontractor Laws At-Will Employment Employer Resources

Types (2)

Independent Contractor Agreement – Used to hire a self-employed professional.

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Subcontractor Agreement – Specifies the services a subcontractor will perform for the general/prime contractor that hired them.

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At-Will Employment

Permitted? Yes, Alabama allows employers to terminate employees for nearly any reason, at any time, unless there is an agreement in place that says otherwise. However, at-will employment cannot be terminated for the following reasons:

• Being summoned for jury duty (§ 12-16-8.1(a));
• Election duties (§ 17-8-13(a));
• Age discrimination (§ 25-1-21);
• Filing for worker’s compensation (§ 25-5-11.1);
• Filing a withholding order (§ 30-3-70); or
• Opposing an unlawful practice or participating in legal action against the employer (§ 25-1-28).

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Employer Resources

• Dept. of Labor – Links for Employers
• Employer Documents / Posters