Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

signed · Alaska · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 79: An Act relating to wage payments; and providing for an effective date.

SB 79 amends Alaska's wage payment laws to establish clear rules for employers using payroll cards. It requires employers to get employee consent before depositing wages into a payroll card account and to provide detailed disclosures about fees, free access methods, and account terms. The bill mandates that payroll cards must offer at least one free weekly withdrawal, free balance checks via phone or online, and no fees for basic account setup, card issuance, or wage transfers. This directly affects Alaskan employers and workers who receive wages via payroll cards, ensuring greater transparency and preventing excessive fees while requiring account insurance.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employer consent for payroll cards, mandates fee transparency, and ensures free access to wages - directly protecting workers' wage rights and reducing financial burdens.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

passed · Alaska · House May 8, 2026

HB 130: An Act relating to flexible time credit for classified employees in the executive branch who are not eligible for overtime compensation.

HB 130 creates a "flexible time credit" system for executive branch classified employees in Alaska who are not eligible for overtime pay. It allows these employees to earn paid time off for hours worked beyond their standard workweek, accruing in 15-minute increments. The time credit has no cash value and is forfeited if the employee leaves state service, excluding hours covered by special pay plans for extended on-site work. This policy directly affects non-overtime-eligible state workers in executive branch roles, replacing overtime compensation with flexible paid time off.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates paid time off benefit for non-overtime-eligible state workers, expanding employment benefits without cash value per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Public Employees

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in committee · Alaska · Senate May 2, 2025

SB 189: An Act relating to minimum paid sick leave requirements; and providing for an effective date.

SB 189 requires employers with 50 or more employees in Alaska to provide paid sick leave, mandating 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked (capped at 56 hours annually). Smaller employers (fewer than 15 employees) must offer 1 hour per 30 hours worked but are capped at 40 hours annually. The leave can be used for personal illness, family care, preventative health, or safety-related needs like domestic violence, and accrues from hire or July 1, 2025, carrying over yearly. Employers with existing paid leave policies meeting these standards are exempt from providing additional leave.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly permits sick leave use for preventative health, improving access to healthcare services by enabling employees to seek care without wage loss.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid sick leave for workers, expanding benefits and protecting rights to address personal illness, family care, and safety needs like domestic violence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 78: An Act relating to disclosure of information regarding employee compensation by employers, employees, and applicants for employment.

SB 78 requires Alaska employers to include salary ranges in all job postings and prohibits them from banning employees or applicants from discussing or asking about wages. It also bans employers from requesting previous salary information during hiring. The bill protects workers from retaliation for discussing pay or filing complaints, with penalties including fines up to $2,000 per violation for non-compliance. This law directly affects all employers (including state entities), employees, and job applicants in Alaska by increasing pay transparency and preventing wage suppression.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires salary transparency, bans salary history inquiries, protects wage discussions from retaliation - directly strengthens worker pay rights and disclosure protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · Alaska · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 61: An Act relating to employment; relating to voluntary flexible work hour plans; relating to the employment of minors; and relating to hours worked by minors employed in the state.

HB 61 updates Alaska's employment laws for two key groups. For adult workers, it creates a new "voluntary flexible work hour plan" allowing up to 40 hours weekly (with written agreements and state approval), requiring overtime pay for hours beyond that. For minors under 16, it reduces the daily work limit from 10 to 9 hours (including school time), sets weekly caps of 23 hours during school and 40 hours when school is out, and exempts family-owned businesses from needing special permits for minor employees under direct family supervision. The bill also removes outdated requirements for minor employment authorizations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates overtime requirements for flexible work plans and reduces minor work hours/caps, strengthening employment standards and worker protections for both adults and minors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · Alaska · House May 14, 2025

HB 156: An Act relating to disclosure of information regarding employee compensation by employers, employees, and applicants for employment.

HB 156 requires employers in Alaska to include salary ranges in all job postings and prohibits them from stopping employees or applicants from discussing or asking about pay. It also bans employers from asking about previous salary or punishing workers for sharing pay information. The law protects employees from retaliation (like firing or demoting) if they discuss pay or file a complaint about violations. Employers who break these rules face fines of $100-$2,000 per violation, with potential reductions for self-audits. This directly affects all employers (including state agencies and universities), employees, and job applicants in Alaska.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates salary transparency in job postings, bans salary history questions, prohibits retaliation for pay discussions, and protects workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 68: An Act relating to employment; relating to voluntary flexible work hour plans; relating to the employment of minors; and relating to hours worked by minors employed in the state.

SB 68 updates Alaska's employment laws to regulate flexible work hour plans and the employment of minors under 16. It requires written agreements and state department approval for flexible schedules, limiting them to 40 hours weekly and 10 hours daily, with overtime pay at 1.5x for exceeding these limits. For minors, the bill mandates written state authorization for most employers (except in family-owned businesses under direct family supervision), and sets daily limits of 10 hours combined school/work, plus weekly limits of 23 hours during school or 40 hours when school is out. The bill also reduces the age limit for minor employment from 17 to 16 and adjusts the law's language to reflect this change.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires written agreements, state approval, and overtime pay for flexible hours; mandates state authorization for minor employment with hour limits, strengthening worker protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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