Alaska residents and businesses count on their insurance companies to protect them after an accident. When you file a claim, you expect your insurance company to treat you fairly and do what they are supposed to do, which is provide compensation for your losses.
An insurance company who fulfills these promises is acting in good
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Is overtime pay mandatory for Alaska workers?
For employers and employees alike, issues regarding overtime are common. One question that often comes up involves whether an employee is entitled to overtime pay. The answer is not always straightforward.
Mandatory overtime pay
In Alaska, overtime pay is mandatory for most employees. According to state law, if an employee works more than 8 hours…
How does a bankruptcy affect my shareholders?
Filing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy might be your best option to save your Anchorage, Alaska, based company. Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows you to restructure your debt while keeping your company running.
Although you may need to sell some assets, Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be the solution you need when your company is struggling in…
What training should I provide to my business leaders?
In most companies, working in a supervisor or manager position carries a large amount of responsibility. As a business owner, it is important to address several topics in your training program that will help your leaders succeed.
Training program content
Communication skills are crucial for leaders, including active listening and the ability to participate in…
3 times a business could be liable for someone’s injuries
Usually, injuries are the fault of a person, not a business. Some people cause their own injuries by engaging in reckless conduct, such as horseplay by an unsupervised swimming pool. Other times, an individual can clearly show that another person is to blame for their injuries. If a drunk driver causes a crash, for example,…
How can I use bankruptcy to save my Alaska business?
For business proprietors in Anchorage, Alaska, grappling with financial challenges induced by economic downturns or other factors, salvaging a business from closure or creditor takeover might seem daunting. A potential avenue to explore in such scenarios is filing for bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy, generally
Bankruptcy, a legal process, offers relief for businesses burdened with insurmountable debt. It…
Are noncompete agreements enforceable in Alaska?
In the professional landscape of our state, noncompete agreements serve as a critical tool for employers seeking to safeguard trade secrets, customer relationships and goodwill. However, the enforceability of these agreements is not a straightforward matter in the eyes of Alaska courts.
While the courts generally disfavor such agreements due to potential trade restraints and…
Reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees
Pregnant workers are protected from certain types of discrimination in the workplace. For example, state and federal laws prohibit employers from firing or refusing to hire workers simply because they are pregnant. A new law that went into effect last summer strengthened these protections by also requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant or…
The 3 ways employees can be in breach of contract
In Alaska’s corporate scene, a common issue is employees breaching their contracts. Compliance with a corporate contract is crucial. It ensures that every employee fulfills their roles to the company’s agreed-upon standard. When they violate this contract, they risk breaching it and harming the company in one way or another.
It’s important for employers to…
How much does it cost to live with a spinal cord injury?
Those who have been seriously injured and have suffered spinal cord injuries need to remember that the costs from that injury are going to far exceed the immediate treatment costs related to their harm. For instance, they could be an individual who was injured in a car accident with a tractor-trailer. They will have emergency…