March 2018

Who says you need to be a lawyer to understand compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? FLSA compliance just got easier with a new tool introduced by the US Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL has created a series of short, easy-to-understand videos explaining employers’ basic responsibilities under the FLSA so employers Read more

2018 Canadian Labour Law Posters Get an Easter Update

Both employers and employees are likely to have bunnies on the brain this Easter Sunday, but if you operate in Canada you should be aware that April 1, 2018 will bring employment law changes as well as eggs. Updated 2018 Canadian labour law posters are now available for employers who wish to keep employees informed Read more

Federal Spending Bill Solves Tip Pool Puzzle

The federal appropriations bill for fiscal year 2018, which was signed into law on  March 23, brought an end to uncertainty on two fronts: it put a stop to the short-term spending bills that have been keeping the government afloat since the end of fiscal year 2017, and it created a fix for the tip Read more

2018 Alaska Child Labor Law Peel 'N Post

The Alaska Child Labor Law ensures that a child is not employed in an occupation that is harmful to the child’s safety, health, or well-being. To provide employers with information on this law, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development created the Summary of Alaska Child Labor Law posting. The posting covers hour restrictions Read more

2018 Missouri Unemployment Insurance Peel 'N Post

The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has recently redesigned its mandatory unemployment insurance posting. As required by Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 288.130 and Division of Employment Security Code of State Regulations 8 CSR 10-3.070, Missouri employers must post the unemployment insurance posting in a conspicuous place. Employees must be informed about their potential Read more

OSHA Respirable Crystalline Standard for Construction Poster

Two years ago, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced its final rule requiring employers to limit employees’ occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule establishes two separate standards – one for the construction industry and one for general industry and maritime operations.  The most controversial feature of the rule is that Read more

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Massachusetts employers only have a few more days left to prepare for the new Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Starting April 1, 2018, employers with six or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and nursing employees.  The Act also prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, such as lactation Read more

Are 2018 Minimum Wage Poster Updates Required?

On January 1, 2018, the minimum wage increased in 18 states, an even greater number of municipalities, and on the federal level for employees of federal contractors. Employers were required to pay employees at the updated hourly wage rate and, in many cases, update their outdated workplace posters with a 2018 minimum wage poster. While Read more

Small Adult Conscious Choking and CPR Poster - English

There are any number of unforeseeable circumstances that might cause someone to experience a life-threatening illness, injury or trauma while in the workplace.  For victims who are choking, have stopped breathing, are in cardiac arrest, or experiencing uncontrolled bleeding, first aid treatment must be provided within the first few minutes to avoid permanent medical impairment Read more