Alaska overtime rules
Alaska pays 1.5 times the regular rate after 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week. Hours already paid as daily overtime are not counted again toward the 40, and employers with fewer than 4 employees are outside the overtime rule.
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Daily overtime after 8 hours
Over 8 hours in a day: 1.5 times the regular rate.
Example. One 10-hour day at $20.00: 8 × $20.00 + 2 × $30.00 = $220.00.
Weekly overtime after 40, without double counting
Over 40 hours in a week: 1.5 times the regular rate. Hours already paid as daily overtime are left out when counting to 40.
Example. Four 10-hour days = 40 hours. Daily overtime: 8 hours. Hours counted toward 40: 32. Weekly overtime: 0. Total overtime: 8 hours.
Fewer than 4 employees: overtime rule does not apply
Employers with fewer than 4 employees in the regular course of business are outside AS 23.10.060. Federal overtime may still apply.
Example. A shop with 3 employees: no Alaska daily overtime. The FLSA weekly 40-hour rule may still cover the business.
Voluntary flexible work hour plan: 10 hours a day
With a signed written agreement filed with the Department and an approval certificate: 40 hours a week, not more than 10 a day. Over 10 a day or 40 a week: 1.5×. A plan inside a collective bargaining agreement is also outside the daily rule.
Example. Approved 4×10 plan. 10-hour day: straight time. 11-hour day: 1 hour at 1.5×.
Other overtime exemptions
AS 23.10.060(d) lists more exemptions, including agriculture, seamen, hospital employees providing medical services, small mining and logging operations, and casual employees. AS 23.10.055 removes some workers from both minimum wage and overtime, including executive, administrative and professional employees.
Example. A hospital nurse providing medical services: outside AS 23.10.060. Federal rules may still apply.
Questions
Does Alaska have daily overtime?
Yes. Over 8 hours in a day is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.
Do small businesses have to pay Alaska overtime?
Not under AS 23.10.060 if they employ fewer than 4 employees in the regular course of business. Federal law may still require weekly overtime.
Can a 10-hour day be straight time?
Only under an approved voluntary flexible work hour plan, or a plan in a collective bargaining agreement.
Who is exempt?
The statute lists many exemptions. Exemption questions need a professional.
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