State reference · AK
Alaska ADA + employment hiring law
Alaska Human Rights Law, Alaska Stat. § 18.80.220. Enforced by Alaska State Commission for Human Rights. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Alaska Human Rights Law is codified at Alaska Stat. § 18.80.220.
Prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
Agency website: https://humanrights.alaska.gov/
The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under Alaska Stat. § 18.80.300(5).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Alaska case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Alaska-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Alaska?
Alaska Human Rights Law, codified at Alaska Stat. § 18.80.220. Prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Alaska?
Alaska State Commission for Human Rights. The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Alaska?
1+ employee under Alaska Stat. § 18.80.300(5).
How does Alaska interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Alaska employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Alaska statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Alaska Stat. § 18.80.220. Agency: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights at https://humanrights.alaska.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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