AlaskaBill would set monthly sick leave rules for seafood processing workers
If enacted, seafood processing workers would accrue at least 12 hours of paid sick leave each month, but could not use it during their first 30 days.
What it does
If enacted, seafood processing workers would accrue at least 12 hours of paid sick leave on the first day of each month. They could use up to 12 hours monthly and accrue or use up to 48 hours yearly, unless their employer sets higher limits.
Argument forA monthly accrual schedule could help seafood processing workers build paid sick leave steadily during the year.
Argument againstWorkers might be unable to use more than 12 hours of leave in a month or 48 hours in a year, even if they need more.
More detail
The bill would set a monthly schedule for seafood processing workers to accrue paid sick leave. This covers employees hired to prepare seafood for market, including by heading, gutting, separating, filleting, or canning it. Workers could not use the leave during their first 30 days of employment. Employers may set higher monthly or yearly limits. The bill says it would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 16(S) REFERRED TO FINANCELatest
- May 16(S) FIN REFERRAL ADDED
- May 16(S) FN2: (LWF)
- May 16(S) DP: BJORKMAN, DUNBAR, GRAY-JACKSON, YUNDT
- May 16(S) L&C RPT CS(CRA) 4DP
- May 15(S) Moved CSSB 268(CRA) Out of Committee
- May 15(S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- May 13(S) Heard & Held
- May 13(S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- May 11(S) FN1: ZERO(LWF)
- May 11(S) DP: DUNBAR, GRAY-JACKSON
- May 11(S) NR: MERRICK, OLSON, YUNDT
- May 11(S) CRA RPT CS 3NR 2DP TECHNICAL TITLE CHANGE
- May 7(S) Moved CSSB 268(CRA) Out of Committee
- May 7(S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Mar 19(S) Heard & Held
- Mar 19(S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Feb 23(S) CRA, L&C
- Feb 23(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALSIntroduced
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