When your company hires employees in Alaska, you are required to comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. There are a variety of human resources and labor policies in the workplace that differ by state. Through your employee handbook, employers can easily document and distribute the correct policies to their employees to comply with the laws of each state.
Creating your Alaska Employee Handbook is a useful way to explain important policies and procedures, mitigate legal risk, and introduce employees to the expectations and operating practices of the organization.
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Alaska Employee Handbook Policies
There are 4 state and local employee handbook policies in Alaska.
Privacy
Alaska Electronic Monitoring Policy
Generally, Employer is prohibited from electronically recording conversations without your consent.
Leaves of Absence
Alaska Jury Duty Leave Policy
You are entitled to job-protected leave to serve as a juror. Unless directed otherwise by your manager, you should return to work at the completion of jury duty, even if for a partial day.
Alaska Domestic Violence Leave Policy
You are entitled to time off if you are subpoenaed or requested to attend a court proceeding to give testimony as a victim of domestic violence.
Alaska Military Service Leave Policy
You are entitled to a leave of absence to serve as a member of the organized militia of Alaska or the National Guard in another state if you are a resident of Alaska.
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Federal Employee Handbook Policies
Regardless of which states you have employees in, there are required federal policies that must be included in your employee handbook. In addition to any state-specific policies, your employee handbook for Alaska should contain the following federal policies.
- Anti-Harassment Policy
- Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
- Anti-Retaliation Policy
- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Handbook Policy Best Practices
In addition to the required federal policies, the following policies are best practices to include in your employee handbook.
- Weapons Policy
- Disciplinary Action Policy
- Prohibited Conduct Policy
- Violations Reporting Policy
- Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
- At-Will Employment
