Alaska residents and businesses count on their insurance companies to protect them after an accident. When you file a claim, you expect your insurance company to treat you fairly and do what they are supposed to do, which is provide compensation for your losses. An...
For employers and employees alike, issues regarding overtime are common. One question that often comes up involves whether an employee is entitled to overtime pay. The answer is not always straightforward. Mandatory overtime pay In Alaska, overtime pay is mandatory...
Filing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy might be your best option to save your Anchorage, Alaska, based company. Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows you to restructure your debt while keeping your company running. Although you may need to sell some assets, Chapter 11 bankruptcy...
In most companies, working in a supervisor or manager position carries a large amount of responsibility. As a business owner, it is important to address several topics in your training program that will help your leaders succeed. Training program content Communication...
Usually, injuries are the fault of a person, not a business. Some people cause their own injuries by engaging in reckless conduct, such as horseplay by an unsupervised swimming pool. Other times, an individual can clearly show that another person is to blame for their...
For business proprietors in Anchorage, Alaska, grappling with financial challenges induced by economic downturns or other factors, salvaging a business from closure or creditor takeover might seem daunting. A potential avenue to explore in such scenarios is filing for...
In the professional landscape of our state, noncompete agreements serve as a critical tool for employers seeking to safeguard trade secrets, customer relationships and goodwill. However, the enforceability of these agreements is not a straightforward matter in the...
Pregnant workers are protected from certain types of discrimination in the workplace. For example, state and federal laws prohibit employers from firing or refusing to hire workers simply because they are pregnant. A new law that went into effect last summer...
In Alaska's corporate scene, a common issue is employees breaching their contracts. Compliance with a corporate contract is crucial. It ensures that every employee fulfills their roles to the company's agreed-upon standard. When they violate this contract, they risk...
Those who have been seriously injured and have suffered spinal cord injuries need to remember that the costs from that injury are going to far exceed the immediate treatment costs related to their harm. For instance, they could be an individual who was injured in a...