Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards Ordinance also known as Ban the Box law was first enacted in July, 2011. Under the law, employers with 10 or more employees are prohibited from inquiring about criminal convictions during the employment application process and in the first interview. Employers are prohibited from making personnel decisions based on Read more
This summer, the city of Santa Monica, California will join a dozen other California municipalities to implement a minimum wage schedule that is higher than the state minimum wage rate. Santa Monica’s minimum wage rates will be phased in starting later this year and increasing over the next 6 years until the minimum wage rate Read more
As previously shared in our Compliance Poster Company blog, Elizabeth’s Paid Sick Time Law goes into effect today, March 2, 2016. Elizabeth has become the 10th municipality in the state of New Jersey to require private employers to provide paid sick time to their employees. Under the new local law (Ordinance # 4617), employers who employ 10 Read more
Some Illinois employers may not aware that as of January 1, 2016, they are required to post an official Illinois Human Trafficking Poster in their place of business (775 ILCS 50/5). The signage requirement applies to venues and industries that are frequently exposed to human trafficking. This includes: Restaurants that sell alcoholic beverages; Adult entertainment Read more
