Alaska
Guide to Alaska leave laws. Alaska has state family leave law covering smaller employers. Learn about employer obligations.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory requirement. Employer policy governs.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state-mandated sick leave
Parental leave
Maternity: 18 weeks under Alaska Family Leave Act
Paternity: 18 weeks under Alaska Family Leave Act
Adoption: 18 weeks
Shared leave: 18 weeks per employee
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Voting Time: Sufficient time (paid)
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records, Track employee eligibility, Document leave requests
Employer notice: Reasonable notice of leave approval
Employee notice: Reasonable advance notice when foreseeable
Penalties: Civil penalties for violations, Reinstatement and back pay remedies
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Seward Day: 2025-03-31
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alaska Family Leave Act?
The Alaska Family Leave Act provides up to 18 weeks of unpaid leave for pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, or serious health conditions. It applies to employers with 21+ employees.
How is Alaska family leave different from FMLA?
Alaska Family Leave covers smaller employers (21+ vs 50+) and provides longer leave (18 weeks vs 12 weeks). However, it is unpaid like FMLA.
Does Alaska require paid sick leave?
No, Alaska does not have a state-mandated paid sick leave law. Leave policies are at employer discretion.
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