What are the WARN Act requirements in Alaska?

Alaska follows the federal WARN Act with no additional state-level requirements. The federal WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more full-time employees to give 60 days written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff affecting 50 or more workers.

How many WARN Act filings has Alaska had?

Alaska has 4 WARN Act filings on record affecting 343 workers. Data is sourced from Alaska Dept of Labor records. Publication frequency varies by state.

What should I do if I was laid off in Alaska?

File for unemployment insurance as soon as possible after your last day. Review COBRA options for health coverage. Visit your local American Job Center for free career counseling and retraining vouchers.

AK WARN Notices 2026: Alaska Layoff Tracker

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Alaska has recorded 4 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 343 workers across 4 companies. Most filings are concentrated in Juneau, Palmer, and Ketchikan. Filing dates range from Dec 10, 2024 through Jul 6, 2026.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
343

Filings

Companies Affected

Avg Workers / Filing

Top Employer

RNDC Shared Services

160 workers

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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 14/mo

Top Cities

1 Juneau 160
2 Palmer 110
3 Ketchikan 72
4 Anchorage 1

Workers by year

The current year is incomplete; these totals are not a like-for-like growth comparison.

2026 YTD

160

2025

182

2024

Closure vs. Layoff

Note: 100% of filings do not specify type.

Top Employers Filing in Alaska

1 RNDC Shared Services 160
2 Chugach Training & Educational Solutions 110
3 Vigor Alaska 72
4 Natural Fiber Welding 1

Laid off in Alaska?

Federal WARN generally requires 60 days notice for covered events, subject to exceptions. Check coverage and the state rules below. Public filing dates do not establish the notice you received. Contact Alaska Dept of Labor for unemployment and Rapid Response assistance.

File for Alaska Unemployment Insurance

Apply online at the Alaska Dept of Labor. You may be eligible before your last day.

COBRA and Health Coverage

Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Your Rights Under the WARN Act

Federal WARN generally requires 60 days notice for covered employers and qualifying events, subject to exceptions. State rules may differ.

Career Services and Training

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Find Your Local Job Center

America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.

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About This Data

Alaska follows the federal WARN Act with no additional state-level requirements. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Alaska Dept of Labor. Filings through Jul 6, 2026. View source data at Alaska Dept of Labor →

WARN Act rules in Alaska

Alaska has no separate state layoff notice statute. Employers here follow the federal WARN Act, which sets the floor in every state.

Notice required: 60 days
Employers covered: 100 or more employees, under federal WARN.
What triggers notice: A plant closing affecting 50 or more employees at a single site in 30 days, or a mass layoff of 500 or more, or 50 to 499 if they are at least 33 percent of the site workforce.
Administered by: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

What the federal standard means here

Federal WARN requires 60 days written notice before a covered plant closing or mass layoff, and reaches employers with 100 or more employees.

Because Alaska adds no state requirement, a layoff below those thresholds can be entirely lawful with no notice at all, and will not appear in the filings on this page. What WARN does not cover.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Checked 2026-08-10. Plain-language summary, not legal advice. State legislatures amend these rules; confirm the current text before relying on it.

Recent Alaska Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024

Company	City	Workers	Effective	Recorded
RNDC Shared Services	Juneau	160	2026-09-04 Agency source Recorded: 2026-07-06	2026-07-06
Chugach Training & Educational Solutions	Palmer	110	2025-06-30 Agency source Recorded: 2025-06-02	2025-06-02
Vigor Alaska	Ketchikan	72	2025-07-07 Agency source Recorded: 2025-05-07	2025-05-07
Natural Fiber Welding	Anchorage	1	2025-02-08 Agency source Recorded: 2024-12-10	2024-12-10

Alaska WARN Notices