AK HB30

Requires employers with 15+ employees to provide at least 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked to employees residing in Alaska.

Employees may begin using accrued sick leave on the earlier of: the date agreed by employer, after completing 480 hours of work, or 90 days after starting employment.

Permits employees to use paid sick leave for prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of mental or physical illness/injury for themselves or immediate family members, and for time away due to being a victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking.

Employers offering equivalent or greater paid leave that accrues at the same rate, carries over annually, and meets section requirements are exempt from these requirements.

Employers violating this section are liable for unpaid sick leave plus an equal amount in liquidated damages; violations include hindering enforcement, refusing access to records, failing to post notice, or discriminating against employees for filing complaints.

Takes effect October 1, 2017, and applies to work performed and contracts formed after September 30, 2017.