Alaska Overtime Laws & Labor Standards
Comprehensive statutory guide to weekly thresholds, daily overtime rules, exempt salary minimums, and employee rights in Alaska.
Alaska Dedicated State Overtime Framework
Dedicated State Engine: Alaska overtime calculations apply the Alaska Wage and Hour Act (AS § 23.10.060), requiring 1.5x after 8 hours per day and 40 hours per workweek with statutory non-pyramiding.
Administered by: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (AK DOLWD).
Core Overtime Provisions for Alaska
Statutory thresholds governing regular rate calculations, workday limits, and workweek definitions.
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 40 regular hours in an established workweek (hours compensated as daily overtime are credited and not counted again to prevent pyramiding).
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 8 in any single workday under AS § 23.10.060(a).
$684.00/week ($35,568/year)
Employee must satisfy executive, administrative, or professional bona fide duties criteria under 8 AAC 15.910.
Determining the Regular Rate of Pay
Overtime is calculated at 1.5× the employee regular rate of pay, not merely their base hourly wage. Under 29 C.F.R. Part 778 and state wage rules, the regular rate must include all remuneration for employment, including:
- Non-discretionary productivity and attendance bonuses
- Shift differentials (e.g., night shift, hazard pay)
- Commissions and piece-rate earnings
- Fair market value of non-cash compensation
Excludable payments include discretionary holiday gifts, reimbursed business expenses, and premium overtime rates already paid.
Overtime Exemptions & Duties Tests
An employee is not exempt from overtime simply because they are paid a salary. To be lawfully classified as exempt, an employee must satisfy BOTH:
- Salary Basis & Threshold Test: Paid a predetermined, non-deductible salary meeting the statutory threshold ($684.00/wk).
- Primary Duties Test: Primary job duties must consist of executive (management of enterprise), administrative (exercise of discretion on significant business operations), or professional (advanced knowledge in a specialized field).
Salaried non-exempt workers must be paid overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Authoritative Legal References & Labor Agency
Primary administrative authorities and official citations governing Alaska wage and hour compliance.
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Visit Official Website (AK DOLWD)Alaska Overtime Laws: Legal FAQ
Common legal questions regarding overtime compliance and worker protections in Alaska.
What is the statutory basis for overtime in Alaska?
Alaska overtime is governed by the Alaska Wage and Hour Act (AS § 23.10.060) and 8 AAC 15.100, requiring 1.5× for hours over 8 per day or 40 per week.
Does Alaska prohibit overtime pyramiding?
Yes. Hours compensated at the daily overtime rate are credited towards the weekly threshold and cannot be counted twice.
How do executive exemptions work in Alaska?
To be exempt from overtime in Alaska, executive, administrative, and professional employees must meet bona fide duties tests and earn a salary satisfying statutory thresholds.
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