Alaska does not have a state-wide paid sick leave mandate, though Anchorage and some local jurisdictions may have requirements. Alaska follows federal FMLA for unpaid family and medical leave.

Paid Sick Leave

Not statutorily required

Paid Family Leave

Not statutorily required

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

Program Federal FMLA
Duration Up to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
Eligibility FMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

Alaska does not have a separate state family leave law.

Jury Duty Leave

Program Alaska Statutes Section 09.20.017
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

Program Alaska Statutes Section 15.07.060
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but must allow reasonable time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to reasonable time off.

Domestic Violence Leave

Program Alaska Statutes Section 18.80.220
Duration Reasonable time off for victims of domestic violence.
Eligibility All employees who are victims.
Paid? Unpaid, but employees may use accrued paid leave.

Leave can be used for medical care, legal proceedings, counseling, safety planning, or relocation.

Military Leave

Program Alaska Statutes Section 26.05.100

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

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This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.