Alaska Statewide Rule
Alaska Paid Sick Leave Established by 2024 Voter Initiative
Key Facts
- Effective Date
- July 1, 2025
- Accrual Rate
- 1 hour per 30 worked
- Caps
- 40 or 56 hours by size
- Local Authority
- May exceed state minimums
- Retaliation Ban
- Prohibited for use
Summary
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.
Employers in the state are required to provide their employees paid sick leave as follows: (1) employers with 15 or more employees shall allow employees to accrue a minimum of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, but employees are not entitled to accrue or use more than 56 hours of paid sick leave per year, unless their employer sets a higher limit;
Full Breakdown
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.
Violations & Penalties
Failure to provide accrual or retaliation against use can trigger back leave restoration, damages, and civil penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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