AK SB109

Prohibits employers from taking or threatening adverse employment actions against employees who refuse to attend employer-sponsored meetings or listen to communications whose primary purpose is communicating the employer's opinions about religious or political matters.

Makes employers liable for lost wages when they violate the employee protection provision.

Carves out exceptions allowing employers to communicate information required by law, information necessary for job duties, and communications about the employer's business to executive personnel.

Exempts institutions of higher education from the restriction when communicating about coursework, symposia, or academic programs, and exempts religious organizations requiring employees to attend meetings about religious beliefs and practices.

Defines "political matters" as elections, political parties, proposed legislation or regulations, and joining political or civic organizations, and "religious matters" as religious affiliation, practice, and joining religious organizations.