Employees, annual leave to attend school related activities authorized

HB 326, the "Parental Right to Participate in Schools Act," allows parents or legal guardians of school-age children to take up to 48 hours annually from work for school-related activities like conferences, performances, or sports events. Employees must provide 10 days' written notice (unless unforeseeable) and employers may deny leave only if it would substantially disrupt business operations. Employers must post notices about the law and face $100 daily fines for noncompliance, with enforcement handled by Alabama's Department of Workforce. The law applies to all employers in Alabama and takes effect October 1, 2025.