Recent Labor law Updates |
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CT mandatory-to-post Paid Sick Leave workplace labor law poster
Posted on November 22, 2011 by Research Department
This labor law is effective January 1, 2012. Connecticut employers employing 50 or more individuals in the state in any one (1) quarter in the previous year must post the new poster at the workplace where it is easy to view.
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Il workers' Comp Mandatory To Post employment Poster
Posted on November 15, 2011 by Research Department
Illinois recently passed a workers compensation bill that makes several changes to the state workers compensation system. One important change involves employees medical provider choices in the event of injury.
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VT 2012 Minimum Wage Increase-New Labor Law Posters Required
Posted on November 11, 2011 by Research Department
Vermont Department of Labor has announced an increase in the minimum wage for 2012. The state has also released its updated Minimum Wage Notice.
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NJ new Mandatory Recordkeeping Labor Law Poster
Posted on November 10, 2011 by Research Department
NJ has adopted new rules that require employers to conspicuously post a new notice of the employer’s obligation to maintain and report certain employment-related records. The new notice is called, “Employer Obligation to Maintain and Report Records”. |
CA Enacted 2011 Legislation Impacts Employers
Posted on November 9, 2011 by Research Department
California has ended their 2011 legislative session. Governor Jerry Brown has signed many bills into law that may impact California employers in 2012 and beyond. These enacted bills vary in content and scope. Listed below are some important highlights and how they may affect employers.
Gender Identity and Expression and Discrimination Based on Genetic Information
Required Employee Disclosures
Workers' Compensation Notices
Pregnancy Disabilities and Leave-Related Conditions
Hospital Infant Feeding Act
Occupational Safety and Health-Related
Commission Agreements
Credit Reports in Employment
Health Insurance Discrimination in Regards to Domestic Partner Designation
Organ Donation Leave
Employment and Hiring Practices |
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CO Proposes Higher 2012 Minimum Wage
Posted on November 7, 2011 by Research Department
CO Department of Labor and Employment has proposed an increase in the minimum wage rate going into effect January 1, 2012. The proposal increases the minimum wage rate 28 cents to $7.64 per hour, and $4.62 per hour for tipped employees. |
Arizona, Florida, Montana and San Francisco, Californiago to poster page
AZ, FL, MT, CA San Francisco Minimum Wage Increase Jan 1, 2012-New Posters Required
Posted on November 3, 2011 by Research Department
Workers in Arizona, Florida, Montana and San Francisco, California will see larger paychecks because minimum wage rates are increasing effective January 1, 2012. It’s time to replace your outdated labor law posters with the new 2012 versions. |
ME Mandatory amendments to Maine labor law poster
Posted on October 6, 2011 by Research Department
The State Minimum Wage concerning tips and the Child Labor concerning times and days minors may and may not work. |
NV Labor Law Posters Updated -New Discrimination Class
Posted on October 6, 2011 by Research Department
The Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) issued a revised Discrimination is Illegal labor law poster. The revised labor law poster adds "gender identity or expression" to the list of characteristics protected from discrimination. Three bills signed into law this year. |
OH Minimum Wage Increase Jan 1, 2012-New Labor Law Posters Required
Posted on October 4, 2011 by Research Department
Effective January 1, 2012, Ohio's minimum wage rate will increase to $7.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $3.85 per hour for tipped employees, plus tips. |
2011 NLRA Labor Law Posters
Posted on September 6, 2011 by Research Department
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule requiring private employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The mandatory Labor Law Notice date to post has been revise to be effective January 31, 2012. |
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DOL Proposes Updates to Child Labor
Posted on September 2, 2011 by Research Department
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing revisions to child labor regulations to strengthen the safety requirements for young workers employed in agriculture and related fields. |
OK Workers Compensation: New Labor Law Posters Required
Posted on September 1, 2011 by Research Department
Last May Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed Senate Bill 878, a bill overhauling the state's workers' compensation system. The measure is effective August 26, 2011, but various provisions have different operative dates. It includes a variety of changes aimed at reining in costs and getting injured workers back on the job sooner.
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