DOLWD Resources for Small Business Owners

1. Workforce Development & Training (Division of Employment and Training Services, DETS)
• The Business Connection
  
  1. Posting jobs on AlaskaJobs, recruitment assistance, job fairs, etc.
  2. Veteran Hire
  3. Apprenticeships
• Employment Security Tax (“Field Tax” Offices)
  
  1. First time filers instructions.
  2. Office locations and contact information.
  3. Tax rate/quarterly reporting.
• Alaska Employer Newsletter: Information and Sign Up
  This quarterly newsletter helps employers prepare for, and UI taxes, and helps provide assistance for technical issues.
2. Vocational Rehabilitation (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, DVR)
• Business Engagement
  
  1. Services for Alaskan Businesses
  2. State of Alaska Provisional Hire
  3. Procurement Preference Program
• Accommodations
  
  1. Job Accommodation Network
  2. Northwest ADA Center
3. Workplace Health and Safety (Division of Labor Standards and Safety, LSS)
• LSS Information for DCCED
  
  1. AKOSH
  2. AKOSH (Consultation and Training)
  3. Mechanical Inspection
• Wage and Hour
  
  1. Minimum Wage & Overtime.
  2. Paychecks for terminated employees.
  3. Child Labor Permits.
4. Injured Workers (Division of Workers Compensation, WC)
• Employers Guide to the Workers Compensation Act
• Workers Compensation Special Investigations Unit
  This brochure has a good explanation of the State of Alaska’s definition of Independent Contractor, which differs from the federal definition.

Have Questions?
Contact the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 907-465-2700
Division of Employment and Training Services: Juneau, 907-465-4562
Email Commissioner Cathy Muñoz at commissioner.labor@alaska.gov