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Alaska: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Final paycheck rules · Minimum wage · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws
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| Tell your employer | 30 days, in writing |
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| File a claim | 2 years after you know the injury is work-related (no more than 4 years after injury) |
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| Waiting period | 3 days |
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| Waiting days paid back | After more than 28 days |
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| Max weekly benefit (2026) | – |
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| State program | No state paid leave or disability program |
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| Status | No program |
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| If you are fired | Within 3 working days |
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| If you quit | Next payday at least 3 days after notice |
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Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $14.00 |
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| Next change | $15.00 on July 1, 2027 |
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| Maximum weekly benefit | $370 ($442 with dependents) |
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| How long it lasts | 16 to 26 weeks |
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| Meal break required | No general requirement |
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| Minimum cash wage | $14.00 |
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| Most tips can count | None: full minimum before tips |
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| Required frequency | Twice a month or monthly |
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| Paid rest break | No state requirement |
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