Alaska's 2024 voter-approved Ballot Measure 1 created statewide paid sick leave under AS 23.10, while preserving local authority to enact higher leave standards.
Effective July 1, 2025, employees in Alaska accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hours per year for small employers and 56 hours per year for larger employers. The law is administered under the Alaska Wage and Hour Act in AS 23.10 by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Employers must maintain accrual records and post notices. Cities and boroughs may adopt more generous local leave provisions, as state law does not preempt stronger local standards.
Failure to provide accrual or retaliation against use can trigger back leave restoration, damages, and civil penalties.
See how Fairbanks's paid leave preemption rules stack up against other locations.
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