(a) An individual claiming benefits may not be charged a fee of any kind in a proceeding under this chapter by the department or its representatives, or by a court or an officer of a court. An individual claiming benefits in a proceeding before the department or its representatives or a court may be represented by counsel or other authorized agent; but the counsel or agent may not charge or receive for services more than an amount approved by the department or the court.
(b) A person who violates a provision of this section upon conviction is punishable, for each offense, by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 23. Labor and Workers' Compensation
Chapter 20. Alaska Employment Security Act
Sec. 23.20.335. Notice to employees.
Sec. 23.20.340. Determination of claims.
Sec. 23.20.345. Payment of benefits.
Sec. 23.20.350. Amount of benefits.
Sec. 23.20.353. Supplemental state benefits.
Sec. 23.20.354. State interim benefits.
Sec. 23.20.360. Earnings deducted from weekly benefit amount.
Sec. 23.20.362. Disqualifying or deductible income.
Sec. 23.20.365. Limited liability of state.
Sec. 23.20.370. Benefits of decedent or incompetent.
Sec. 23.20.375. Filing requirements.
Sec. 23.20.376. Base period extension and limitation.
Sec. 23.20.378. Able to work and available for suitable work.
Sec. 23.20.379. Voluntary quit, discharge for misconduct, and refusal of work.
Sec. 23.20.381. Other disqualifications.
Sec. 23.20.382. Benefits while attending approved vocational training course.
Sec. 23.20.383. Labor dispute disqualification.
Sec. 23.20.385. Suitable work.
Sec. 23.20.387. Disqualification for misrepresentation.
Sec. 23.20.390. Recovery of improper payments; penalty.
Sec. 23.20.392. Deductions from back pay awards.
Sec. 23.20.395. Waiver of rights void.
Sec. 23.20.400. Limitation of fees.
Sec. 23.20.401. Child support interception.