Minimum Wage in Aleutians East, Alaska

Sand Point, Alaska 99661

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Sand Point, AK Minimum Wage and Wage Claims

What Is the Minimum Wage in Sand Point, AK?

You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)

Alaska Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Alaska is $11.73 an hour. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in Alaska must be paid at least $11.73 an hour. 

Learn more about the minimum wage in Alaska at https://labor.alaska.gov/lss/whhome.htm.

What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Sand Point, AK?

Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't. 

Alaska Tipped Minimum Wage

The tipped minimum wage in Alaska is the same as the regular minimum wage: $11.73 an hour. Tips don't count against the employer's obligation to pay the minimum wage.

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Who Enforces Sand Point, AK Minimum Wage Laws?

Alaska Enforcement Agency

If you have questions about Alaska's minimum wage, contact the

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

URL: https://www.labor.state.ak.us/

Phone: Anchorage: 907-269-4900; Fairbanks: 907-451-2886; Juneau: 907-465-4842

Find the nearest office of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development at https://labor.alaska.gov/offices/wh-of.htm.

Email: statewide.wagehour@alaska.gov

How to File a Wage Claim in Sand Point, AK

If you were not paid the minimum wage in Sand Point, AK, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state. 

All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.

Filing a Wage Claim with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Find the form and instructions to file a wage claim in Alaska at the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development website. 

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Get Help With Sand Point, AK Wage Claims and Lawsuits

If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.

Sand Point, AK Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance

Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit to find local resources and legal aid offices.

Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.

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Sand Point, AK Lawyer Directories

Lawyer Referral Services in Alaska. Check with the Alaska State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Sand Point, AK. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.

NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Sand Point, AK lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.


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