Alaska Unemployment

February 26th, 2007 Posted by Amelia

The Alaska Unemployment office sent 1099 statements in January to those who received unemployment benefits last year.  This statement includes the total amount paid and any deductions, tax or otherwise, made to the benefits.  This is the same form that companies use for records of services rendered by people other than regular employees, such as independent contractors or casual labor.

In addition to those who received unemployment benefits, there are others who may get 1099 statements mailed to them.  Anyone who offers personal professional services for a business may also be issued a form.

The W-2 is required to be issued by employers to all employees.  Anyone who works for a company should get one of these forms at the beginning of each year.  All taxes withheld for the year are recorded on this document.  When taxes are filed, this information is used to calculate overpayment and the amount of refund.  It may also show that more taxes need to be paid.

If you do not have an employer, your income is subject to taxes, including unemployment benefits.  Independent contractors, for example, need to report income minus business expenses and pay taxes accordingly.  A self-employed individual with a high income will be required to make quarterly estimated tax payments throughout the year as money comes in.  You may be issued a 1099 for tasks performed for a company that hired you on a project basis, and does not consider you an employee.  This can assist in calculating total income.

In Alaska, 1099 forms have already been issued.  If you were unemployed for any period of time and claimed your benefits, the form should be in hand at this time.  If not, your address may be incorrect and you should contact the Alaska department of labor.  The period for a reissue is typically one week.

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Regulatory Compliance Posting Requirements for Employers in Alaska (AK)

September 6th, 2006 Posted by Hannah

As an employer in Alaska, you need to help keep your employees aware of their rights when it comes to labor laws and the best way to do this is to keep an updated Alaska poster of the labor laws posted in a visible area in the workplace.  This area can be an employee workroom or break room or any where else your employees might congregate or at least visit on a regular basis.

The Alaska posters are great for your employees because it helps them stay aware of their rights, but they are also very helpful for you because you can use them as a quick reference to help you know what your responsibilities are when it comes to labor laws in Alaska.  By displaying Alaska posters and keeping them current, everyone in the workplace will know what they are expected to do and not to do when it comes to Alaska labor laws.

Alaska posters should show the state laws including those involving minimum wage, OSHA – Health and Safety Protection, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, sexual harassment, emergency information and child labor.  Federal laws that need to be highlighted on Alaska posters are USERRA – Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law, Federal Minimum Wage, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Family and Medical Leave Act and OSHA – Job Safety and Health Protection.

Labor laws change often and that includes the laws in Alaska.  If you already have posters in your workplace, you need to check them to make sure they are current since current Alaska posters help protect you and your employees as well as to give you and your employees the necessary protocol if there is a problem in the workplace as outlined by these laws.  Besides, it’s against the law to either not have Alaska posters or to have outdated posters posted in your workplace. 

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State Labor Law Posters for Alaska (AK)

August 31st, 2006 Posted by Derrick

Labor law posters for Alaska must be posted in workplaces throughout Alaska. These posters inform employees of all their rights and protections granted by both federal and state laws. These posters must be placed in an area where all employees have a good chance of seeing them.

There are four mandatory state topics that must be covered on the labor law posters for Alaska and one topic that is optional. The optional topic is the Summary for Alaska Child Labor Law. This topic provides information about the work restrictions and allowable hiring practices for minors. The other four topics that must be covered are the Summary of Alaska Wage and Hour Act, Emergency Information, It’s Your Right To Know – Safety and Health Protection on the Job, and Notice to Employees – Unemployment Insurance.

The federal government requires that eight topics be covered on the labor law posters for Alaska. The eight topics are the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Federal Minimum Wage, an employee’s rights under The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Employer’s Notice of Insurance, Employee’s right to work in a safe and healthy environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, The Alaska human rights law and federal law against sexual harassment, and The Uniformed Services and Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  

There are protocols in place to aid any worker who is not provided with the protections guaranteed on the labor law posters for Alaska. These labor law posters for Alaska also have the necessary information about what an employee, who is denied a right or protection, can do.

All of the above state and federal topics are required to be covered on labor law posters for Alaska. The posters must contain the most up to date information that is available. Failure by an employer to display the most current information in the appropriate areas is against the law.

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State of Alaska (AK) Compliance Services and Labor Law Poster Provider

August 28th, 2006 Posted by Amelia

With Alaska’s recent increase in funding for youth training, now is a great time for all employers to make sure that their employment posters are up-to-date by signing up with a service that can provide labor law posters for Alaska. The Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development’s Division of Business Partnerships is accepting proposals for a $1.25 million program to provide employment and training for youths ages 14-21 under Title IB of the Workforce Investment Act. The initiative is spearheaded by Margaret Webb, Special Assistant for Communications.

According to Greg O’Claray, of the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, “We want to fund programs that will help prepare Alaska’s youth for good jobs, particularly those in the high-growth oil, gas and mining industries. We want them to be aware of their options and give them every opportunity for careers in Alaska’s top fields.” As the program goes into action, more young people will undoubtedly enter the workforce. This makes it imperative that employers comply with mandatory and recommended posting regulations.

Now is the perfect time to update your Alaska Complete Labor Law Poster. This great service provides accurate, newly updated posters on each of the topics mandated by the State of Alaska, including Minimum Wage and Overtime, Safety& Health Protection on the Job, Unemployment Insurance, and 3 Workers’ Compensation Posters. In addition, all employers of youths under 18 are required to prominently display a Child Labor Law Poster. The Child Labor Law-Net Fishing Requirements poster is highly recommended for those with employees under 18.

Services that provide labor law posters for Alaska ensure that employers are meeting federal and state regulations by having current posters on display in a conspicuous place at the job site. Both federal and state laws make various posters mandatory. To ensure that every employee sees them, a popular location is the employee break area. Sometimes the posters are displayed near the time clock or in another “employees only” area for maximum visibility. The posters inform employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities under the law.

The Alaska Complete Labor Law poster also provides the labor posters required by the federal government, including the USERRA – Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law, Federal Minimum Wage, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and OSHA – Job Safety and Health Protection Posters.

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State of Alaska (AK) Employment Labor Law Posting Requirements

August 26th, 2006 Posted by Lindsay

Alaska’s Employment Labor Posters are designed for use in the workplace. Employers are required to post them conspicuously so that every employee has an opportunity to review the employment laws. The state of Alaska requires that the newest Employment Labor Posters be used so that all the laws listed on them are up-to-date. So it is very important for employers to check back with us often; we will keep you informed of updates and changes to Alaska Employment Labor Posters. State laws that are listed on Alaska’s Employment Labor Posters include Minimum Wage, OSHA-Health and Safety Protection, Unemployment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Sexual Harassment, Emergency Information, and Child Labor. The Federal laws listed on the poster include USERRA – Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law, Federal Minimum Wage, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and OSHA-Job Safety & Health Protection. The information on the Labor Posters tells what the employees’ rights are and instructs them how to report violations and how to contact the Department of Labor if they have questions.
 

It is important to note that The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Act requires that each employer shall post a notice of insurance coverage in “three conspicuous places”.
 

A few items pertaining to these posters are worthy of mention. First, Alaska’s minimum wage, at $7.15, is higher than the Federal minimum wage, which is currently $5.15. Also, the USERRA was changed effective in January 2006 in order to better protect members of the armed forces, so employers should be sure they have the most up to date poster. Employers are required to provide a notice of the rights, benefits and obligations to people who are entitled to the rights and benefits under USERRA. They can utilize mailing of the new notice or email as well as updating their Alaska Employment Labor posters.

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