Alaska Overtime Rules & Regulations
Alaska Statute § 23.10.060 mandates daily overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 8 in a day, as well as weekly overtime after 40 hours. Employers with fewer than 4 employees are exempt from state daily overtime mandates.
Worked Example Calculation
Worked Example: 5 shifts of 10.0 hours (50.0 total hours) at $20.00/hr base rate:
Key Wage & Employment Rules in Alaska
State Minimum Wage
State minimum wage adjusts on scheduled statutory dates under AS 23.10.065. Refer to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development for current posted rates. Tip credits toward minimum wage are prohibited.
Pay Frequency Mandates
Under AS 23.10.055, employers must establish regular, monthly or semimonthly paydays with advance written notice.
Final Paycheck Timing
Under AS 23.05.140, terminated employees must receive all earned wages within 3 working days. Resigning employees must be paid on the next regular payday at least 3 days after notice.
Meal & Rest Breaks
Alaska does not mandate meal or rest breaks for employees aged 18 and older. Minors under 18 must receive a 30-minute break for shifts of 5 or more continuous hours.
State Income Tax Status
Alaska levies no state personal income tax on earned employee wages.