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This bill amends Alaska's paid sick leave law to require employers with 50 or more employees to provide paid sick leave, modifying previous provisions that applied to employers with 15 or more employees. Under the new law, employees will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 56 hours per year, with the leave beginning to accrue at the start of employment or July 1, 2025, whichever is later. Employees can use paid sick leave for personal or family health needs, medical care, and absences related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The bill specifies that employers may require reasonable documentation for sick leave over three consecutive workdays and must keep such information confidential. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who use their sick leave, and they cannot require employees to find replacement workers. The law also introduces a new exemption for seasonal workers, defined as employees hired for a specific period not exceeding six months in a calendar year. Employers must provide written notice to employees about their paid sick leave rights, and the law will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses time to prepare for the new requirements.

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