Jury Duty: Alaska

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Susan A. P. Woodhouse, Littler

Summary

• A covered employer must excuse employees from work to serve on a jury. See Employers Obligated to Provide Leave.
• All employees in Alaska may take time off from work to respond to a jury duty summons. See Employees Qualified for the Leave.
• An employer can ask an employee for proof of jury service. See Documentation for Leave.
• An employer does not have to compensate an employee for his or her time spent on jury duty. See Compensation During Leave.
• Alaska law protects an employee's job when the employee serves on a jury. See Prohibited Actions.