Final Paycheck Laws in Alaska
When a Alaska employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: Within three working days after the termination, regardless of the reason the employer ended the job. AS 23.05.140(b)
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | Within three working days after the termination, regardless of the reason the employer ended the job. A late-paying employer may owe a penalty of the employee's regular wages from the time of demand until payment, up to 90 working days (AS 23.05.140(d)). Source: AS 23.05.140(b) |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | By the next regular payday that is at least three days after the employer receives notice that the employee is quitting. Source: AS 23.05.140(b) |
| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Only if the employer promised it. Payout of unused vacation is governed by the employer's policy or agreement. |
Where to get help in Alaska
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FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Alaska?
Within three working days after the termination, regardless of the reason the employer ended the job.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in Alaska?
By the next regular payday that is at least three days after the employer receives notice that the employee is quitting.
Does an employer have to pay out unused PTO in Alaska?
Only if the employer promised it. Payout of unused vacation is governed by the employer's policy or agreement.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.