Women have always been a driving force in Alaska, from the frontier days to the present, and Anne Marie Tavella and Elizabeth Hodes are no exception. Under their leadership, Women Advancing a Prosperous Alaska (WAPAK) seeks...more
With vaccine mandates rolling out across the country and an increase in religious accommodation requests from employees, it can be confusing to understand what this means for employers. Employers need to be aware of their...more
Please join us for our virtual event addressing the impact of upcoming school closures on workplaces and employees. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers must plan for the long-term implications of these closures. Our...more
Although shutdowns or moves to an all-remote workforce happened quickly, many employers are able to re-open with the benefit of more time to plan. As you prepare developing plans for your workplace, keep in mind a wholly new...more
You already know that on May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Epic Systems. The Court’s long-awaited decision finally and conclusively establishes that class waivers in arbitration agreements between...more
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Alaska voted on Nov. 4, 2014, to decriminalize possession, use, display, purchase, and transport of marijuana. Alaska has now joined Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. in legalizing recreational marijuana use....more