Alaska
Updated to reflect the 2020 annual inflation adjustment to the state minimum wage.
Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.
This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Alaska workplace safety and health requirements, including those related to the Alaska state plan, the role of the Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Section (AKOSH), compliance programs, reporting injuries and fatalities, safety and loss programs, bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, workplace posters and distracted driving laws.
Updated to reflect amendments regarding workers' compensation, effective November 11, 2018.
Updated to reflect the 2019 annual inflation adjustment to the state minimum wage.
Updated threshold, statement and guidance to reflect workplace smoking ban, effective October 1, 2018.
Updated to reflect amendments to the leave and reinstatement provisions of the Military Code of Alaska, effective September 21, 2018.
Updated to reflect the paid sick leave law, effective July 1, 2025.
Updated statement and guidance to reflect expansion of leave protections for National Guard members, effective September 21, 2018.