Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 23.20.010 (2026)
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Sec. 23.20.010. Policy.
As a guide to the interpretation and application of this chapter, the public policy of the state is declared to be as follows: Economic insecurity due to involuntary unemployment is a serious menace to the health, morals, and welfare of the people of the state. Involuntary unemployment is, therefore, a subject of general interest and concern which requires appropriate action by the legislature to prevent its spread and to lighten its burden and to maintain purchasing power as a factor in stabilizing the economy of the state. This can be accomplished by encouraging employers to provide more stable employment and by the systematic accumulation of funds during periods of employment, from which benefits may be paid for periods of involuntary unemployment. The legislature, therefore, declares that, in its considered judgment, the public good and the general welfare of the citizens of the state require the enactment of this measure, under the police power of the state, for the operation of public employment service offices and for the establishment of an employment security program to be used for the benefit of eligible unemployed persons.
As a guide to the interpretation and application of this chapter, the public policy of the state is declared to be as follows: Economic insecurity due to involuntary unemployment is a serious menace to the health, morals, and welfare of the people of the state. Involuntary unemployment is, therefore, a subject of general interest and concern which requires appropriate action by the legislature to prevent its spread and to lighten its burden and to maintain purchasing power as a factor in stabilizing the economy of the state. This can be accomplished by encouraging employers to provide more stable employment and by the systematic accumulation of funds during periods of employment, from which benefits may be paid for periods of involuntary unemployment. The legislature, therefore, declares that, in its considered judgment, the public good and the general welfare of the citizens of the state require the enactment of this measure, under the police power of the state, for the operation of public employment service offices and for the establishment of an employment security program to be used for the benefit of eligible unemployed persons.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6
cases, 1978–2001 · leading case: State, Dep't of Labor v. Boucher, 581 P.2d 660 (Alaska 1978).
State, Dep't of Labor v. Boucher, 581 P.2d 660 (Alaska 1978). “AS 23.20.010. [6] This purpose is furthered, in part, by the availability requirement since it ensures that unemployment benefits go to those whose unemployment is truly involuntary; i.”
Twenty-eight (28) Members of Oil, Chem. & Atomic Workers Union, Local 1-1978 v. Emp. Sec. Div. of Alaska Dep't of Labor, 659 P.2d 583 (Alaska 1983). “Policy ESD and Chevron urge, and the superior court found, that the minority interpretation is more consistent with the policy of the Employment Security Act as stated in AS 23.20.010. 7 As we recently stated, “[t]he primary purpose of the Alaska Employment Security Act is to…”
Sonneman v. Knight, 790 P.2d 702 (Alaska 1990). “He premises his argument on the “rewards of industry” clause in article I section 1 of the *705 Alaska Constitution 7 and AS 23.20.010 and AS 23.20.350(d). This contention lacks merit.”
Ocaw Un., Loc. 1-1978 v. Emp. Sec. Div., 659 P.2d 583 (Alaska 1983). “Policy ESD and Chevron urge, and the superior court found, that the minority interpretation is more consistent with the policy of the Employment Security Act as stated in AS 23.20.010. [7] As we recently stated, "[t]he primary purpose of the Alaska Employment Security Act is to…”
In Re Active Steel Erectors, Inc., 53 B.R. 851 (Bankr. D. Alaska 1985). “” AS 23.20.010. The tax rates are set in a manner to protect the solvency of the fund.”
Hartung v. State, Dep't of Labor, 22 P.3d 1 (Alaska 2001). “turn to the legislative history, mindful that the plainer the language, the more convincing contrary legislative history must be.”
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