The bill amends AS 23.10.060(d) to adjust the overtime pay exemption criteria for certain newspaper employees. Specifically, it raises the circulation threshold for exemption from 1,000 to 4,000 for employees working in connection with the publication of a weekly, semiweekly, or daily newspaper. This change means that newspaper employees at publications with a circulation of less than 4,000 will be eligible for overtime pay, whereas those at larger publications will not be affected by this exemption.

In addition to the change regarding newspaper employees, the bill maintains various other exemptions for different types of employees, including those in agriculture, small mining operations, and certain healthcare roles. The overall intent of the bill is to clarify and update the criteria for overtime pay exemptions, ensuring that smaller publications are treated fairly in terms of labor costs while still providing protections for employees in specific sectors.

Statutes affected:
HB0127A, AM HB 127, introduced 03/05/2025: 23.10.060