Employment law is a broad category of laws—statutes, case law (court opinions), rules, and regulations—that govern the relationship between an employer and an employee. Employment law includes state laws that only apply to employer-employee relationships in a given state, and federal laws that apply to employer-employee relationships in all states.

In Alaska, employment law encompasses a variety of regulations and statutes that dictate the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the workplace. State-specific laws cover matters such as minimum wage requirements, which as of 2023 is $10.34 per hour, overtime pay, workplace safety, and discrimination in the workplace. The Alaska Human Rights Commission enforces state laws prohibiting discrimination. Additionally, Alaska has unique provisions for the payment of final wages upon termination of employment, requiring that employees be paid within three working days. On the federal level, Alaskan employees are also protected by laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets standards for minimum wage and overtime; the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which regulates workplace safety; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Employers in Alaska must comply with both state and federal regulations, and when there is a conflict, the law most favorable to the employee generally prevails.