Straight answer · Commercial fishing
Most fishing deckhands are paid a crew share, a cut of the catch's value set in a written contract. On a fishing vessel they generally don't get minimum wage or overtime.Verified
| Alaska deckhand pay rules | Rule |
|---|---|
| How pay is set | Crew share in a written contract |
| Minimum wage on a fishing vessel | Generally not required |
| Minimum wage on a floating processor | Required (no overtime) |
| Food, fuel, store charges taken out | Only if you agreed |
| Wage and Hour claim limit | $20,000 |
Verified from the Alaska Department of Labor Wage and Hour guide for fishing workers. Rules apply within 3 miles of shore; other states differ.
Deductions you never agreed to, price changes the contract doesn't mention, and no written contract at all are where a deckhand's share leaks. The Fix Kit for commercial fishing covers each one.
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