Alaska FMLA Guidelines For Employers
Alaska FMLA And Leave Law Guidelines And Requirements
The Family & Medical Leave Act is a federal law that applies to employer organizations with 50 or more employees for 20 or more workweeks in the current or previous calendar year.
The Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) does not take the place of other sources of leave, including Alaska's FMLA and other state leave laws. To the extent an organization subject to the FMLA is also subject to a state leave law, it must comply with both the FMLA and the state leave law.
The challenge in coordinating compliance with federal and state law is that the state leave laws may differ from FMLA law in employee eligibility criteria, as well as the length and type of protection.
Alaska's FMLA And Other Leave Laws
In addition to the FMLA, Alaska employers must comply with the Alaska Family Leave Act (AFLA), which provides a job-protected absence for up to 18 weeks in a 24-month period to eligible employees for a qualifying serious medical condition. It also provides a job-protected absence for up to 18 weeks in a 12-month period to eligible employees for pregnancy, childbirth or adoption.
How To Determine Whether FMLA Guidelines Or State Guidelines Apply In AlaskaHere are some guidelines if your organization is subject to both FMLA and Alaska leave law:
- If an eligible employee wishes to take a leave that is covered under both the state leave law and the FMLA, then generally the leave can be run concurrently. In other words, it can be counted towards satisfying the requirements under both state and federal law simultaneously
- If an eligible employee wishes to take a leave covered under the FMLA, but not also covered under the state leave law, that leave can only count towards satisfaction of the FMLA requirements. The total amount of leave available under the state law would still be available to that employee
- If an eligible employee wishes to take a leave covered under the state leave law, but not also covered under the FMLA, that leave can only count towards satisfaction of the state leave law. The total amount of leave available under the FMLA (e.g., 12 weeks or 26 weeks) would still be available to the employee
Note: The above is excerpted from our
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More Info On Alaska FMLA Leave Law
For specific information on Alaska's FMLA and other leave laws, contact:
Department of Labor & Workforce Development
P.O. Box 111149
Juneau, AK 99811
Phone: 907-465-2700
https://labor.alaska.gov/
Disclaimer: This information provided is based on state laws and regulations, and is subject to change. While we make every effort to asure this information is current and accurate, it is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice, and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein.