This bill amends Alaska law to enhance transparency regarding employee compensation by requiring employers to disclose salary information in job advertisements and prohibiting them from restricting employees or applicants from discussing their compensation. Specifically, employers must include a description of the compensation for positions in their job postings and cannot prevent employees from sharing their salary information or inquiring about the compensation of others. Additionally, the bill establishes protections against retaliation for employees who exercise their rights under these provisions, allowing them to file civil claims for damages if they face discrimination or penalties for such actions.

The bill also mandates that employers maintain and post a summary of these requirements in a visible location at their workplace. It outlines penalties for violations, which can range from $100 to $2,000, and specifies that each day of non-compliance may be treated as a separate violation. Furthermore, the bill includes a statute of limitations of three years for filing claims related to retaliation and requires the commissioner to adopt regulations to implement these new provisions. The definitions of "employee" and "employer" are also clarified within the context of this legislation.

Statutes affected:
SB0078A, AM SB 78, introduced 01/29/2025: 23.10.700, 23.10.740, 23.10.710, 23.10.715, 23.10.725, 23.10.720, 23.10.730