(a) The office of citizenship assistance is established in the office of the commissioner. The office shall
(1) provide employment information and referrals to services for legal aliens, including employment services, such as job placement services, and information about how labor unions, administrative agencies, and court actions may be used to deal with claims or charges of job discrimination, illegal termination of employment, sexual harassment, and unsafe working conditions; and
(2) advise the commissioner on
(A) improving employment opportunities for legal aliens;
(B) preventing employment discrimination against legal aliens; and
(C) cooperating with state and federal agencies to accomplish the office's mission.
(b) In this section, “legal alien” means an individual who resides in Alaska, is not a citizen of the United States, and is in compliance with the individual's federal visa requirements.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 23. Labor and Workers' Compensation
Chapter 05. Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Sec. 23.05.020. Records of department.
Sec. 23.05.040. Bond of commissioner.
Sec. 23.05.050. Power to issue subpoenas and take testimony.
Sec. 23.05.055. Electronic filing.
Sec. 23.05.060. Powers of the department.
Sec. 23.05.065. Fees for publications, research data, and other services.
Sec. 23.05.067. Service fees for administration of workers' safety and compensation programs.
Sec. 23.05.080. Employer's records.
Sec. 23.05.090. Employer shall furnish information.
Sec. 23.05.100. Inspections and examination of records.
Sec. 23.05.110. Biennial report.
Sec. 23.05.120. Cooperation with other agencies.