Committee reviews DIV labor models for SB217; CS adopted as working document and set aside for more analysis On March 23 the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee considered a committee substitute to SB217 proposing a 0.4% employer tax for the State Training and Employment Program (STEP), a possible indexed increase in maximum weekly UI benefits to $525, and related workers' compensation and employer/owner clarifications. The committee placed the CS as a working document and set the bill aside for further modeling and future hearings.

The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee is diving deep into Senate Bill 217, which could reshape employer taxes and enhance unemployment benefits—what does this mean for Alaska's workforce?

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Senator Dunbar introduces Alaska's employee compensation disclosure bill SB 78 Alaska's SB 78 mandates employers to disclose compensation details in job solicitations.

Alaska's groundbreaking SB 78 is changing the job market by requiring employers to openly share compensation details in their job postings!

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances Senate Bill 78 on wage disclosure practices Senate Bill 78 moves forward to promote fair wage discussions and hiring practices in Alaska.

Alaska is taking a bold step toward workplace equity with Senate Bill 78, empowering employees to discuss their wages without fear of retaliation!

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Labor report reveals 22% of positions filled by out of state employees Vacancy rates drop to 82% as out of state employment increases significantly.

Alaska's workforce is facing a crisis as vacancy rates plummet to 82% and out-of-state employees fill nearly a quarter of positions—what does this mean for the future?

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