Intro to Alaska Labor Laws
Get an overview of the Alaska labor laws small businesses should know when hiring, and updates on employment laws that could impact your business.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Alaska is $11.73, though special exceptions apply for some occupations. Alaska also has overtime requirements that exceed federal requirements, including requiring overtime for eligible employees who exceed 8 hours of work in a day, among others.
References: Alaska Minimum Wage and Overtime
Exempt Salary Thresholds
Exempt salary thresholds apply to administrative, executive, and professional employees only. The minimum exempt salary in Alaska is $938.40 per week.
References: Alaska Wage and Hour
Meal & Rest Laws
Alaska follows federal requirements and doesn’t have regulations requiring employers to provide meal and rest break periods.
Lactation Accommodation Laws
Alaska follows federal law and doesn’t have state-specific lactation accommodations laws or regulations.
Updates to Alaska Labor Laws
Keep up to date with important changes to state and local employment laws in Alaska.
There are no employment law updates available at this time.
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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