Alaska eliminates minimum wage exception for workers with disabilities

Alaska has enacted Senate Bill 185 (SB 185) which eliminates the use of the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities.  SB 185 is effective Dec. 12, 2022.

The Details:

SB 185 amends Alaska Stat. § 23.10.070 by eliminating the commissioner’s authority to provide a subminimum wage for "an individual whose earning capacity is impaired by physical or mental deficiency, age, or injury."

Next Steps:

As of Dec. 12, 2022, Alaska employers must pay workers with disabilities at least the state minimum wage of $10.34 per hour.  

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