Security deposit, gift card cash back, and final paycheck law for Alaska — each rule with its statute citation and the date it was verified.
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Security deposit
Your landlord had 14 days (30 days if proper termination notice was not given or deductions are made for damage) to return your deposit or list the deductions in writing. If they were late or kept it wrongly, if they willfully keep money that is yours, a court can make them pay up to twice what they withheld.
Return deadline14 days (30 days if proper termination notice was not given or deductions are made for damage)
If the landlord is late or keeps it wronglyUp to twice the amount wrongfully withheld, for willful failure
Clock runs from termination and delivery of possession.
Gift card cash back
No statute
This state has no law that lets you cash out a small gift card balance. The card keeps working until it is used up or expires under federal rules.
Cash backNo statute
No state cash-back statute · Verified 2026-10-21
No state cash-redemption statute found in the statute survey for this run; federal gift-card rules on expiry and fees still apply.
Final paycheck
If you were fired, your final pay is due within 3 working days. If you quit, it is due on the next payday that is at least 3 days after you gave notice.
If firedWithin 3 working days after termination
If you quitNext regular payday that is at least 3 days after the employee gives notice of quitting
Late-pay penaltyPenalty wages may accrue for a failure to pay on time, for a period not to exceed 90 days