Alaska Stat. § 08.68.279

Current through Chapter 61 of the 2024 Legislative Session and 2024 Executive Orders 125, 133 through 135

Section 08.68.279 - Whistleblower protection for nurses concerning delegated duties

An employer may not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against a nurse employed by the employer regarding the nurse's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment for the nurse's refusal to perform a task involving nursing care delegated to the nurse by the nurse's superior if

(1) the nurse alleges that the task was improperly delegated;

(2) the nurse reports the attempted improper delegation to the board within 24 hours after the attempted delegation was made; and

(3) the board finds that the task was improperly delegated.

AS 08.68.279