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As an employer in Alaska, you likely view your staff as one of your most valuable business resources. For this reason, complying with federal workplace protections such as the Family and Medical Leave Act may not seem like a sacrifice at all. Yet your operations may...
There are important steps employers can take to address sexual harassment in the workplace. It is valuable for employers to be informed about what they can do to prevent sexual harassment and how to address it in the workplace. Steps that employers can take Employers...
As a mental health provider, your license demonstrates that you have the experience and training to help people meet the psychological challenges of living in such a remote location as Alaska. According to the United Health Foundation, there are approximately 520...
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...
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...
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...
As you know, the insurance claims process can be complicated. Claims can be fraught with nuances that make a claim determination challenging and prolonged, and payouts may occur more slowly than you expect. This is normal in the insurance industry, but these...
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...
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...
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...