Alaska Overtime Labor Laws
What type of employees are entitled to overtime pay?
To understand Alaska’s overtime labor laws, it is important to understand how employees are categorized in the workplace. There are two types of employees in the workplace-“exempt” and “non-exempt”. What is the difference between these two types? The most significant difference is the pay for overtime work. Exempt employees by definition means they are not entitled to receive overtime pay.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay at least minimum wage for up to 40 hours in a work week and overtime pay for any additional time worked unless the employee falls into the exception category. If the employee is categorized as exempt, their employer is not required to pay them overtime pay. Alaska overtime labor laws are very similar to these federal laws in that the following types of workers are not entitled to overtime wages:
- Professionals
- Administrators
- Executives
Alaska’s overtime laws also state that these additional types of workers may also not have the right to overtime wages:
- Certain workers in farming or agriculture
- Outside sales professionals who set their own hours
- Independent contractors
- Employees whose workplace is also their residence
- Transportation workers
Free Consultation-Wage and Overtime Claims
Under Alaska overtime pay law, there is a two-year statute of limitations for overtime lawsuits filed in this state. This means that employees whose overtime labor lawsuits in Alaska are successful may be awarded back pay for overtime wages illegally denied them for up to two years before the date on which their legal claim was filed. The overtime laws are complex, vary by state, and have unique employment situations. Finding the right law firm and a experienced overtime attorney can make a significant difference in not only how your case is handled, but in the ultimate result- the amount of compensation recovered from your claim.
If you believe that you may have a wage claim for unpaid back overtime or would like to get more information from an experienced overtime attorney please contact Phillips Dayes Law Firm to schedule a free Alaska overtime pay lawsuit consultation at no cost to you.