Ala. Code § 45-10-231.27: Employment Criteria.

The board, or its designee, shall endeavor to secure employment for eligible inmates under this subpart, subject to all of the following:

(1) Employment shall be at a wage at least as high as the prevailing wage for similar work in the area or community where the work is performed in accordance with the prevailing working conditions in the area.

(2) Employment may not result in displacement of employed workers.

(3) Inmates eligible for work release may not be employed as strike-breakers or in impairing any existing contracts.

(4) Exploitation of eligible inmates in any form is prohibited.