# Alaska Stat. § 23.10.050: Public policy

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.050

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 23.10.050
- **Heading:** Public policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23.10 / Section 23.10.050

## Text

It is the public policy of the state to (1) establish minimum wage and overtime compensation standards for workers at levels consistent with their health, efficiency, and general well-being, and

(2) safeguard existing minimum wage and overtime compensation standards that are adequate to maintain the health, efficiency, and general well-being of workers against the unfair competition of wage and hour standards that do not provide adequate standards of living.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.015 False representations to procure employees prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.020 Penalty for violation of AS 23.10.015.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.030 Worker's right of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.035 Limit of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.035.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.037 Lie-detector tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.037.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.040 Payment of wages in state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.043 Deposit of wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.043.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.045 Payments into benefit fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.047 Employee's lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.047.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.050 Public policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.055 Exemptions; compensation of executives, administrators, and professionals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.060 Payment for overtime.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.065 Minimum wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.066 Minimum paid sick leave benefit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.066.md)

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