Alaska Employment Law

Alaska Human Rights Law covers all employers with 1+ employees and provides broad protections including marital status, pregnancy, and parenthood.

At-Will

Yes

Right-to-Work

No

EEOC Deferral

300 days

Min. Wage

$13.00

Alaska State Laws (1)

AK HRL

Alaska Stat. §§ 18.80.010-18.80.300

180 days
1+ employees

Alaska's comprehensive anti-discrimination statute that prohibits employment discrimination based on a wide range of protected classes. Covers all employers with one or more employees, making it one of the broadest state employment discrimination laws in terms of employer coverage.

Protected Classes

racereligioncolornational originagesexphysical or mental disabilitymarital statuschanges in marital statuspregnancyparenthood

Key Provisions

  • ✓No minimum employee threshold — covers all employers
  • ✓Broad list of protected classes including marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, and parenthood
  • ✓Prohibits discrimination in hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, and terms of employment
  • ✓Covers employment agencies and labor organizations as well as employers
  • ✓Administrative complaints must be filed with the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights

Remedies

Cease and desist ordersBack payReinstatement or hiringCompensatory damagesAttorney fees and costsInjunctive relief
File with: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights180 days

Federal Laws That Apply in Alaska

These federal statutes protect workers nationwide, including in Alaska. As a deferral state, the EEOC filing deadline is extended to 300 days for most claims.

Title VII15+ employees
300 days
ADA15+ employees
300 days
ADEA20+ employees
300 days
EPA1+ employees
730 days
PDA15+ employees
300 days
PWFA15+ employees
300 days
FMLA50+ employees
730 days
FLSA1+ employees
730 days
Section 19811+ employees
1460 days
GINA15+ employees
300 days
USERRA1+ employees
— days
NLRA1+ employees
180 days
OSH Act1+ employees
30 days
WARN Act100+ employees
— days
Rehabilitation Act1+ employees
300 days
SOX Section 8061+ employees
180 days
INA Section 1324b4+ employees
180 days

Check which laws apply to your situation in Alaska

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.Alaska laws are subject to legislative changes. Consult a qualified employment attorney in Alaska for advice about your specific situation. Last reviewed: February 2025.