The proposed bill amends Alaska's paid sick leave requirements, mandating that employers with 50 or more employees provide a minimum of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 56 hours per year unless a higher limit is set by the employer. The bill removes previous provisions that applied to employers with 15 or more employees and clarifies that paid sick leave will begin to accrue at the start of employment or on July 1, 2025, whichever is later. It also stipulates that employees who are transferred within the same employer retain their accrued sick leave, and that if an employee is rehired within six months, their unused sick leave will be reinstated.

Additionally, the bill outlines the permissible uses of paid sick leave, including for personal health issues, family care, and situations involving domestic violence. It emphasizes that employees must provide notice to their employer when possible and that employers cannot retaliate against employees for using sick leave. Employers are required to inform employees of their rights regarding paid sick leave at the start of employment or within 30 days of the bill's effective date. Furthermore, the bill exempts seasonal workers from these requirements, defining them as employees hired for specific peak periods not exceeding six months each year. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB0189A, AM SB 189, introduced 05/02/2025: 23.10.066, 23.10.067, 39.52.960, 23.10.068, 23.10.069