THE ALASKA LABOR LAW GUIDE:
What You Need To Know
Discover your rights and protections regarding Alaska minimum wage , overtime, and employee classification. If you've faced unpaid overtime or workplace violations, contact Josephson Dunlap for expert representation and guidance.
Unravel the complexities of labor regulations and ensure fair treatment in your workplace.
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$11.73
Alaska Minimum Wage Laws
In Alaska, the current minimum wage is $10.85/hour for non-tipped employees. For tipped employees, Alaska does not have a separate tipped minimum wage; all employees must be paid at least the full minimum wage of $11.73/hour. Employers are required to ensure that employees receive this minimum wage for all hours worked. Additionally, Alaska’s minimum wage is adjusted annually based on inflation.
30 Minutes
Per 5 Hours
In Alaska, employers are required to provide employees who are minors with a 30-minute break if they work continously for more than 5 hours. This break must be scheduled after the first hour and a half, and before the last hour of their shift.
2 Years
Filing Claims
Alaska’s statute of limitations for overtime claims and minimum wage claims requires that lawsuits be filed within 2 years from the date the work was performed. Wage and benefit claims must be filed within 3 years from the date the work was performed.
1.5x
Alaska Overtime Laws
The FLSA mandates employers to pay overtime at one and a half times the regular rate for hours worked over 8 in a day or 40 in a week, unless the employee is exempt. Additionally, some employees (e.g., some salaried workers) are exempt from overtime.
Termination Laws
Employment-at-will State
Alaska follows employment-at-will principles, allowing employers to terminate employees without a written contract for any non-discriminatory reason and without retaliation for lawful actions taken by the employee.