The Alaska Family Leave Act (AFLA) provides a job-protected absence for up to 18 weeks in a 24-month period to eligible employees for a qualifying serious medical condition. It also provides a job-protected absence for up to 18 weeks in a 12-month period to eligible employees for pregnancy, childbirth or adoption.

State Of Alaska Retirement & Employee Benefits

NOTE: Trust benefits are separate from those offered through the State of Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits.

• Find out your rights under the Alaska Family Leave Act (AFLA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You may be eligible for a leave of absence for pregnancy, childbirth or adoption. See the Family Medical Leave Employee Packet for details.

Additional Resources

• For more information go to Family Leave, Payroll Services, Division of Personnel and Labor Relations, Department of Administration (alaska.gov).