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Child Labor Laws in Alaska Although the federal minimum wage rate applies to minors working in Alaska, the Alaska Wage and Hour Act doesn't require employers to pay a minor under the age of 18 the state minimum wage – if that minor is employed part-time, for 30 hours or fewer per week.

Under the Hawaii Child Labor Law, a child labor certificate or “work permit” is required for working minors until they reach 18 years of age.

All minors 14-16 and must have a work permit on file with the Department.

Extended Benefits (EB) are additional weeks of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits available during periods of high unemployment to workers who have exhausted regular benefits. Eligible individuals may receive up to an additional 50 percent of regular benefit entitlement, including dependent allowance.

The Employment Security Tax section is responsible for providing assistance and information to employers concerning the Unemployment Insurance (UI) contributions program and for the collection of UI contributions. Online employer services. Online filing instructions. Online filing demonstrations.

Former and current State of Alaska employees can request letters of verification on State letterhead, prior paystubs and W-2 statements. Per diem and reimbursement payments are processed and issued by your department/agency finance office.

All minors 14, 15, 16 years of age must have an approved work permit. Some employers may also require permits for 17 year olds under federal law. A new work permit must be obtained for each new job. If the duties approved on a work permit change, it may no longer be valid.

Foreign nationals can work in Alaska as long as they obtain proper authority to work legally. You will need to obtain a United States Work Visa before you can work in Alaska.