July Is the New January – 2025 (Alaska)
States and cities are as busy as ever passing new workplace regulations throughout the calendar year. Here is our mid-year report summarizing the notable labor and employment laws that take effect from roughly July through October. Alaska Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Alaska Measure 1 Paid Sick Leave Requires up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year for employers with 15 or fewer employees and up to 56 hours of paid sick leave for larger employers. Sick leave carries over to the next year. 7/1/2025 Alaska Measure 1 Captive Audience; Prohibition Prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings regarding political or religious matters unrelated to their work. 7/1/2025 This article provides a general snapshot of generally applicable labor and employment laws taking effect soon. Please note that while some of the laws listed below are industry-specific, this article is not meant to be all-inclusive. In addition, many...