Every employer that operates in the state of Alaska is subject to state labor laws, as well as federal laws and the ordinances of any municipality in which they operate. Each level of government requires employers to post notices in the workplace to inform employees of their rights and responsibilities under the law and how to report a potential violation. Some notices must be visible to job applicants as well as employees.
CPC’s Alaska All-On-OneTM Labor Law Poster contains the most commonly-required Alaska state labor law notices, as well as the most commonly-required federal labor law notices. In this article, we take a closer look at the state notices included on your Alaska All-On-OneTM Labor Law Poster so that you know why, where, and for which individuals the poster must be displayed.
Alaska Summary of Wage and Hour Act
What’s it about?
The summary identifies the effective minimum wage rate, and provides a list of exemptions to minimum wage and overtime provisions.
Who must post?
Every employer covered by the Alaska Wage and Hour Act must post this summary in a conspicuous location in the workplace where it can be viewed by covered employees.
Where can I review this requirement?
Alaska Statutes 23.10.105
Emergency Information
What’s it about?
OSHA-AKOSH requires employers to report all work-related fatalities and inpatient hospitalizations. The notice allows an employer to fill in and keep posted the telephone numbers for emergency services in the area. Space is provided for the contact numbers of AKOSH, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Labor Standards and Safety, a doctor, ambulance services, hospital, the police, and fire-rescue services.
Who must post?
The Division of Labor Standards and Safety requires all employers to post this notice in a conspicuous place where notices are customarily posted.
Where can I find more information?
Alaska Statutes 18.60.058(a)
It’s Your Right to Know – Safety and Health Protection on the Job
What’s it about?
The posting explains employer responsibilities to provide a place of employment free from recognized hazards and employees’ safety and health rights and responsibilities including the right to file a complaint if they believe unsafe or unhealthful conditions exist in their workplace.
Who must post?
All employers are required to display this posting in a conspicuous place in the workplace.
Where can I review this requirement?
Alaska Statutes 18.60.068
Notice to Employees – Unemployment Insurance
What’s it about?
The posting informs employees that they may be eligible for unemployment insurance if they become unemployed and provides information on how to file an unemployment insurance claim.
Who must post?
All employers are required to display this posting in a prominent location that is easily seen by the employees.
Where can I review this requirement?
8 AAC 85.060
Summary of Alaska Child Labor Law
What’s it about?
The posting provides employers with a summary of the work restrictions for hiring minors.
Who must post?
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development requires all employers to display the posting in the workplace.
Where can I find more information?
Alaska Statutes 23.10.325
Sexual Harassment
What’s it about?
The posting defines sexual harassment and encourages employees to report incidents to the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Who must post?
The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights requires all employers to display this posting in the workplace.
Where can I find more information?
Alaska Statutes 18.80.220