September 2011

Questions & Answers Regarding: “Employee Rights Under the NLRA” Poster Requirement 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 requirement is effective January 31, 2012. Compliance Poster Company has included information in Read more

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.  The proposed updates are based on the enforcement experiences of the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), recommendations made by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Read more

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. Among the key Read more