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Alaska Administrative Code (Regulations) State
Specific Standards: Laborer's & Mechanic's Minimum Rates of Pay |
Grey Mitchell, DirectorThe Wage and Hour Administration enforces and administers Alaska labor laws to ensure that workers are justly compensated for their labors and safeguarded from unfair or unscrupulous practices. This includes enforcement of minimum wages and overtime regulations, child labor laws, “right to return” transportation, public contract laws, and responsibility for the administration and licensing of private employment agencies. The Mechanical Inspection Section provides protection through inspection and certification of amusement rides, boiler and pressure vessels, and elevators. The section also inspects electrical and plumbing installations and issues certificates of fitness to persons performing electrical and plumbing work to ensure the competency of persons performing such work. The Occupational Safety and Health Section aims to protect Alaska workers from industrial accidents and job-related illness through the enforcement of state and federal standards, and by training employers and employees to follow safe and healthful work practices. The section also administers certification programs for asbestos abatement, hazardous painting, and explosives handlers to assure this work is done safely. The Alaska Safety Advisory Council promotes home, work, highway, and recreational safety, and organizes the annual Governor's Safety and Health Conference.
To Contact the Director's Office:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 21149 Juneau, Alaska 99802-1149 Phone (907) 465-4855 Labor and Workforce Development || Job Seeker || Employer || Worker |
