This just in from the California State Legislature– California businesses will soon be required to display the NEW Human Trafficking poster. Human trafficking is considered to be one of the fastest growing criminal industries. Governor Brown gets California on board by signing a series of bills cracking down on human trafficking in the state. One Read more
Ok–so we don’t carry hundreds of different styles like some of those online mega calendar places–but we do make handy fill-in and wipe-off workplace and project calendars. Yep…and they’re updated for 2013. We’ve got styles from a friendly 11 X 17 calendar which shows the most common holidays, to 30 and 120 day planners. Don’t Read more
Reducing hazards in the workplace is not only important — it’s federal law! Workplace violence has increased in recent years, negatively impacting workforces across the country. It can involve employees, clients, customers and visitors. Workplace violence is an occupational hazard which, like other safety issues, can be avoided or minimized when employers take appropriate precautions. Read more
If you live in Georgia, you have reason to celebrate all month long. That’s because State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler has declared September to be Workforce Solutions Month. As part of the celebration, the Georgia Department of Labor will highlight the state’s network of career centers and pay special attention to all of the workforce Read more
Oregon’s minimum wage rate will increase to $8.95 per hour in 2013. This is a 15-cent increase over the minimum wage rate for 2012. The current minimum wage rate is $8.80 per hour. Oregon is one of ten states that annually adjust their minimum wage rates based on inflation and increases in the Consumer Price Read more
Expect minimum wage to increase by 25 cents. Who does this apply to? Manitoba’s minimum wage will be the same as its neighbor Ontario. The increase to $10.25 per hour will be effective in approximately two weeks on October 1, 2012. Compliance Poster Company has updated its MB Labour Law posters with the minimum wage Read more
It’s time for Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Act to be reviewed, and the Minister’s Advisory Council wants to hear your thoughts on the law. If you’re a stakeholder, you can submit opinions on everything from administrative penalties, to existing compliance tools, to ideas that will make Manitoba’s workplaces even safer. As long as you Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was added to the Department of Labor in order to make sure that U.S. working conditions are as safe as possible. Through training programs, inspections, regulations, and penalties, OSHA can make sure that all of America’s working men and women aren’t put at unnecessary risk when they clock Read more
The State of New Hampshire’s recent labor law change is a big deal. Make sure you’ve got this requirement covered. An updated Whistleblowers’ Protection Act poster with mandatory-to-post changes has been released by Compliance Poster Company. Changes affect both private and public employers. Update with a Peel N Post if you already have the mandatory Read more
Louisiana Employment Security Law was recently amended to require EVERY employer to post a state-mandated notice regarding misclassification of employees as independent contractors. The new “Independent Contractor or Employee?” posting advises all employees, employers, independent contractors and subcontractors of: Factors that describe independent contractors, Rights regarding unemployment and workers’ compensation benefits, Employee protections from retaliation, Read more
