AK SB78

Requires employers to include salary or salary range in all job postings, notices, and advertisements for employment positions

Prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their compensation history from previous employers

Protects employees' and applicants' rights to discuss, disclose, or inquire about wages without employer interference or retaliation

Violations carry fines of $100 to $2,000 per occurrence, with each day constituting a potential separate violation; employees may also file civil claims for damages including reinstatement and lost wages within a 3-year statute of limitations

Applies to the state, University of Alaska, Alaska Railroad Corporation, political subdivisions, and any person employing one or more employees