Wrongful termination laws in Alaska protect both employers and employees. Both parties should understand the rules and regulations that govern the firing of workers in the majority of circumstances. As an at-will employment state, Alaska has established guidelines to...
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Using an employee handbook to your benefit
An employee handbook can provide clarity and guidance to your employees. You can also use it as a measure of protection against lawsuits from employees who claim they were not properly informed. Knowing the value of an employee handbook can give you an incentive to...
Can an employee handbook help your business avoid litigation?
When you start a new Alaska business, the steps you take early on may have far-reaching implications. Choosing an appropriate business structure is an important consideration. So, too, is the decision of whether to create an employee handbook. Per Inc.com, a...
An employer’s right to track the productivity of remote workers
Working remotely has quickly become the norm in Alaska and other states across the nation. Whether this is temporary, permanently or flexible, remote work has its benefits and setbacks. While it could have budgetary benefits, employers have concerns regarding...
Reduce your company’s exposure to wrongful termination suits
Companies have a lot of freedom in regards to who they can hire and fire. However, this may not stop angry ex-employees from claiming that it was wrongful termination. Even if a business is innocent of such claims, it can still help itself by taking steps that protect...
Fairbanks police department is facing allegations
A 16-year veteran of the Fairbanks Police Department, who had risen to the rank of detective, has resigned. He is claiming that he was forced out of the Department on account of a hostile work environment. He follows another police officer who left the Department...
When is firing someone illegal?
Telling someone to pack up their desks and find a new place to work is generally not a pleasant experience. Some disgruntled terminated employees may take legal action against their employer for wrongful termination, claiming that they were fired for illegal reasons....
Businesses can protect themselves with non-competes
It’s standard for middle to large businesses to include a non-compete agreement in an employee’s exit package or onboarding. The goal is to restrict competitors from hiring former employees who have proprietary information or trade secrets. While it is seemingly at...
Noncompetition agreements must be reasonable to be enforceable
Noncompetition agreements are important documents that businesses often execute with their employees to prevent their workers from sharing trade secrets or taking important trade practices into competitor organizations. When an Alaska business wishes to use...
Employment protections for children
The phrase "child labor" calls to mind terrible images from the developing world or from the distant past of the United States. In fact, child labor still exists in the United States, but it is heavily regulated by federal and state laws. Minors can and do work here...