Alaska businesses need to pay careful attention to two new rules that different federal agencies issued last month. These rules have the force of law, meaning employers that fall under the umbrella of these federal regulations will have to follow these rules once they...
Labor and employment law can be a tricky area for employers. First, they have so many different laws to comply with – FMLA, ADA and wage and hour laws, for example, just to name a few. And then there are conceptual legal constructs that employers must be familiar...
No matter the size of the business, the employees are pivotal to the day-to-day operations. The success of a business is reliant on the employees carrying out their duties; thus, if an employee is not afforded their rights or treated properly, this could greatly...
Alaska employers large and small, have many federal, state and local laws that they must make sure they comply with. Compliance with these laws, or lack thereof, can have a material impact on an organization’s day-to-day productivity. For example, one major federal...
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...
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...
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...
As the world continues to transition into a post-pandemic era, the office industry still appears to be rife with evolving practices. In fact, senior executives across around 500 businesses nationwide expect the fully remote and hybrid work models to grow in the next...