The proposed bill amends Alaska's labor laws to enhance transparency regarding employee compensation. It mandates that employers include compensation details in job postings and prohibits them from restricting employees or applicants from discussing their wages or inquiring about the compensation of others. Additionally, employers are barred from asking applicants about their previous compensation from other employers. The bill also establishes that employees are not obligated to disclose their compensation but may do so voluntarily, and it allows employers to consider voluntarily disclosed information when determining compensation.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to protect employees from retaliation for exercising their rights under the new regulations, allowing them to file civil claims for damages if they face discrimination or penalties. It sets a three-year statute of limitations for such claims and requires employers to post a summary of the new compensation disclosure requirements in a visible location at their workplaces. The bill also defines key terms such as "employee" and "employer" and states that it applies to compensation for services performed after its effective date.

Statutes affected:
HB0156A, AM HB 156, introduced 03/26/2025: 23.10.700, 23.10.740, 23.10.710, 23.10.715, 23.10.725, 23.10.720, 23.10.730
HB0156B, AM CSHB 156(L&C), introduced 05/13/2025: 23.10.700, 23.10.740, 23.10.710, 23.10.715, 23.10.720, 23.10.725