AL HB326

Creates the "Prohibition Against Employer Intimidation Act" to protect employers and employees from intimidation tactics related to exercising state and federal labor rights.

Prohibits damaging, harming, injuring, or coercing businesses or their employees with intent to unlawfully intimidate them from exercising protected rights, with violations punished as felony extortion.

Prohibits mass picketing or mass demonstrations that obstruct or unreasonably interfere with free access to businesses or private residences, with violations punished as misdemeanor with fines up to $500 and jail time up to six months.

Allows businesses or property owners to seek injunctive relief without showing irreparable harm if picketing violates the act's restrictions.

Becomes effective July 1, 2015; includes protections for First Amendment rights and clarifies the bill does not alter federal labor law protections.