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Alaska Whistleblower Laws


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Code Section18.60.088, .089, .095
Prohibited Employer ActivityCan not discharge or discriminate if employee or representative files a complaint, institutes proceeding or testifies regarding a violation of safety or health standard that threatens physical harm or imminent danger
Protection for Public or Private Employees?Private
Opportunity for Employer to Correct?Yes
RemediesMay file complaint with commissioner of health and safety within 30 days of the violation to get reinstatement, back pay, and other appropriate relief
Penalties-

Code Section39.90.100 to .150
Prohibited Employer ActivityDischarge, threaten, disqualify or otherwise discriminate for actual or expected reports to a public body or for participating in court action, investigation, hearing or inquiry held by public body on matter of public concern
Protection for Public or Private Employees?Public
Opportunity for Employer to Correct?-
RemediesCivil action for punitive damages as well as other appropriately found relief; a municipality isn't liable if it adopts an ordinance that provides similar protections
PenaltiesCivil fine, maximum $10,000

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