Alaska § 23.30.247 - Discrimination prohibited.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 23.30.247 — Discrimination prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.30.247. Discrimination prohibited.
(a) An employer may not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or retention policies or practices against an employee who has in good faith filed a claim for or received benefits under this chapter. An employer who violates this section is liable to the employee for damages to be assessed by the court in a private civil action.
(b) This section may not be construed to prevent an employer from basing hiring, promotion, or retention policies or practices on considerations of the employee's safety practices or the employee's physical and mental abilities; nor may this section be construed so as to create employment rights not otherwise in existence.
(c) This section may not be construed to prohibit an employer from requiring a prospective employee to fill out a preemployment questionnaire or application regarding the person's prior health or disability history as long as it is meant to determine whether the employee has the physical or mental capacity to meet the documented physical or mental demands of the work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 23.30.247
What does Alaska Statutes § 23.30.247 cover?
Section 23.30.247 ("Discrimination prohibited.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 23.30.247?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 23.30.247" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 23.30.247 apply to my situation?
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