Non-compete laws · AK
Alaska physician non-compete law
As of October 21, 2026, Alaska has no statute specific to physician non-competes; general non-compete law and court decisions apply.
No physician-specific statuteChecked 2026-10-21
Alaska has no non-compete statute and no physician-specific rule. Courts apply common-law reasonableness; under Data Management v. Greene (1988), an overbroad covenant is reasonably altered and enforced unless the employer fails to prove it was drafted in good faith. (Data Management, Inc. v. Greene, 757 P.2d 62 (Alaska 1988))
Who it covers
All workers under common law; no clinician-specific statute.
Notes
No statute; the rule comes from Data Management, Inc. v. Greene (1988). The 2025-2026 Legislature enacted no noncompete bill.
Sources
- Data Management, Inc. v. Greene, 757 P.2d 62 (Alaska 1988) (court)
- Becker's Hospital Review, Physician noncompete crackdown: A 50-state guide (Oct 2026) (secondary)
Questions to ask about your contract
- Is the radius measured from your practice site or from every location the employer owns?
- Does the restriction apply if the employer terminates you without cause?
- Is there a buyout, and how is the amount calculated?
- What does your state's law say about physician non-competes?
Not legal advice. This page summarizes the law as written. Whether a particular agreement is enforceable depends on its wording, when it was signed and court decisions. Ask an attorney licensed in Alaska.