Legal Question in Employment Law in Alaska

Salaried employee hours

I work as a service employee in a 24/7/365 industry. My contract does not state anything about expected hours or consecutive days worked - however when I was offered this position (transferred from Louisiana to Alaska) it was stated that I would be working M-F approximately 12 hours per day. Within the last month I have had 3 instances where I was directed to work more than 24 consecutive hours. I have scoured the US Dept of Labor website to find information concerning my rights with no success. (FYI I am considered a ''highly compensated'' professional and my salary is complimented by a ''day rate'' which is paid to compensate for 12 hour days.) We are in the first stages of a project that will last for approximately 3 months and I would like to know my rights before discussing with my (somewhat belligerent) employer.


Asked on 2/17/07, 4:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: Salaried employee hours

You should be advised only after a full review of your duties + responsbilities.

Call or email for help.

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Answered on 2/17/07, 5:18 pm
James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

Re: Salaried employee hours

It would be impossible to provide any direction without more information about your duties, responsibilities and also a review of your employment contract (if any).

If you would like to schedule a consultation, please email me at [email protected].

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Answered on 2/18/07, 9:37 pm


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