Governor Declares State of Emergency 

Price Gouging Law Becomes Effective with Declaration

Alabama is under a state of emergency related to tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, hail and straight-line winds moving through the state. The governor has invoked Alabama’s price gouging law, which makes it unlawful for anyone to raise prices on commodities or lodging by more than 25 percent during the declared state of emergency. Food safety inspectors have been deployed to retailers in the damaged areas to ensure food safety. ARA will compile information related to the storm for its members and post under Disasters in the Emergency Preparedness area of the News section of this website.

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E-Verify Available for Small Business

Some Stores Were to Enroll in E-Verify by Jan. 1; Others Have Until April 1

As of Jan. 1, Alabama employers that contract with state or local governments or have received government incentives or grants must use the federal E-Verify system to determine the legal status of all new hires. The E-Verify service is available for small businesses (25 or fewer employees) through the Alabama Department of Homeland Security at http://immigration.alabama.gov. Small businesses also can call 1-855-VERIFY-6 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sample contractor and subcontractor immigration affidavits needed by those retailers doing business with a governmental entity are available under Regulation Updates  in the Political Affairs section of this website. Political Affairs is linked at read more below.

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Retail Means Jobs

1 in 4 Employees Work for Retail

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