Alaska HB193 establishes a paid parental leave program for eligible employees.

Alaska HB193 establishes a paid parental leave program administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child. Employers must maintain health benefits and cannot take adverse actions against employees for taking leave. The bill outlines procedures for filing claims, calculating benefits, and handling overpayments. It also mandates employer notification of leave benefits and prohibits discrimination against employees for taking leave.

Alaska HB193 establishes a paid parental leave program for eligible employees.

Alaska HB193 establishes a paid parental leave program administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child. Employers must maintain health benefits and cannot take adverse actions against employees for taking leave. The bill outlines procedures for filing claims, calculating benefits, and handling overpayments. It also mandates employer notification of leave benefits and prohibits discrimination against employees for taking leave.