Committee hears concerns about workplace protective-orders bill; bill set aside for public comment Supporters said HB 222 would give employers a faster way to seek court protection when workers face credible threats at the workplace, particularly at shelters; members raised concerns about breadth, employer misuse and tribal outreach and asked for further materials before taking public comment.

A new bill in Alaska aims to empower employers to swiftly secure protective orders against workplace violence, but concerns about its implementation and potential misuse are raising eyebrows.

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Alaska House debates bill to change age of consent for supervisor relationships Lawmakers discuss amending age of consent law to protect students from supervisors

Alaska lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over a proposed bill that could redefine the age of consent for workplace relationships, raising questions about authority and protection for young employees.

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