"Navigating Alaska's New Sick Leave Requirements," Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar

To access this webinar recording, contact McKenzie Conte.

Davis Wright Tremaine's Employment Services Group hosted the first installment of our 2025 webinar series, focusing on the significant changes introduced by Alaska's new sick leave law, effective July 1, 2025.

We explored the new legal requirements and provide actionable guidance for employers, including:

• Key provisions of Alaska's sick leave law.
• Application of the law to common employee types in Alaska (including salary, seasonal, temporary, and shift workers).
• Best practices and key considerations for updating existing policies including managing PTO accruals, carryovers, and usage caps.
• Key exceptions to the law.
• Addressing employee leave requests related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
• Tips for avoiding common compliance pitfalls.

This webinar concluded with a 30-minute Q&A session addressing your questions and concerns.

Speakers

• Mike O'Brien
• Elizabeth Hodes
• Kristal Graham