Paid Sick Leave in Alaska
Whether Alaska requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: Yes, since July 1, 2025. Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employers with fewer than 15 employees must allow up to 40 hours per year; employers with 15 or more must allow up to 56 hours per year. AS 23.10.066–23.10.069; Alaska Paid Sick Leave FAQ
| Paid sick leave | Yes, since July 1, 2025. Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employers with fewer than 15 employees must allow up to 40 hours per year; employers with 15 or more must allow up to 56 hours per year. Unused leave carries over unless the employer front-loads the full yearly amount. Part-time employees are covered; some groups, such as minors working under 30 hours a week, are exempt. |
|---|
Where to get help in Alaska
More Alaska employment law
- Minimum Wage in Alaska
- Final Paycheck Laws in Alaska
- Meal and Rest Break Laws in Alaska
- Wrongful Termination in Alaska
- All Alaska employment law rules
FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in Alaska?
Yes, since July 1, 2025. Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employers with fewer than 15 employees must allow up to 40 hours per year; employers with 15 or more must allow up to 56 hours per year. Unused leave carries over unless the employer front-loads the full yearly amount. Part-time employees are covered; some groups, such as minors working under 30 hours a week, are exempt.
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.