Increase Alaska Minimum Wage, Provide Workers with Sick Leave, and Protect Workers from Practices that Violate their Constitutional Rights

Alaska Ballot Measure - 23AMLS

Election: Nov. 5, 2024 (General)

Outcome: Pending

Categories:

Business and Consumers

Summary


An act increasing the state minimum wage to $13.00/hour effective July 1, 2025, $14.00/hour effective July 1, 2026, $15.00/hour effective July 1, 2026, then adjusted anually for inflation. The act would also provide employees the ability to accrue up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year if their employers have more than 15 employees, and 40 hours of paid sick leave if their employer has less than 15 employees. Employers will also be prohibited from compelling employees to attend meetings regarding religious or politicial matters that are unrelated to their work.

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