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Alaska Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: AS 23.10.055
Alaska Statute § 23.10.055 mandates daily overtime at 1.5x regular pay for hours worked beyond 8 in a single day or 40 per workweek. Tip credits are strictly prohibited.
Employee Statutory Rights (AK)
- ✓ Daily overtime at 1.5x regular pay for hours over 8 per day.
- ✓ Weekly overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week.
- ✓ Prohibition of tip credits; full minimum wage must be paid directly.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (AK)
- § Pay full direct statutory minimum wage ($11.73/hr).
- § Calculate daily 8-hour overtime for all non-exempt staff.
- § Provide itemized paystubs with each payment.
Alaska Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Alaska for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation AS 23.10.055, the 2026 minimum wage in Alaska is $11.73 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Alaska mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Alaska mandates 1.5x daily overtime pay for non-exempt shift hours exceeding 8 hours in a single workday under AS 23.10.055.
Can employers in Alaska take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Alaska strictly prohibits tip credits. Employers must pay tipped staff the full statutory minimum wage of $11.73/hr in direct cash pay before tips.
Common Alaska Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Attempting tip credit deductions against Alaska minimum wage.
Failing to calculate daily overtime for 10-hour shifts.
Averaging hours across 2 workweeks.
Did Your Employer Violate Alaska Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from AS 23.10.055
Based on Alaska labor code standards (AS 23.10.055), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Alaska
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & AK Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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