Alaska § 39.25.170 - Hearings and appeals upon dismissal, demotion, or suspension.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 39.25.170 — Hearings and appeals upon dismissal, demotion, or suspension., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39.25.170. Hearings and appeals upon dismissal, demotion, or suspension.
(a) An employee in the classified service who is dismissed, demoted, or suspended for more than 30 working days in a 12-month period shall be notified in writing by the employer of the action and the reason for it and may be heard publicly by the personnel board and may be represented by counsel at the hearing. In order to be heard, the complainant shall request a hearing within 15 days of dismissal, demotion, or suspension.
(b) If the board finds that the action complained of was taken for a political, racial, or religious reason, or in violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, the officer or employee shall be reinstated to the position without loss of pay or leave benefit for the period of dismissal, demotion, or suspension. In all other cases, the board shall report its findings and recommendations to both parties.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 39.25.170 cover?
Section 39.25.170 ("Hearings and appeals upon dismissal, demotion, or suspension.") 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.
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