The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is supporting the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety’s National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 15-21. “Working Together for Safety in Agriculture” is this year’s theme. According to Dr. David Michaels, OSHA’s Assistant Secretary of Labor, “OSHA has worked diligently with agri-businesses, farm agencies Read more
Today the California Department of Industrial Relations, (DIR) sent out an official news release warning California business owners of recent misleading notices sent to companies from “Labor Compliance Office”. According to the DIR, “Labor Compliance Office” demands payment (a processing fee) of $275.00 for labor-related postings. The DIR has made it very clear that the Read more
Minimum wage compliance is a top priority for employers. Compliance Poster Company works diligently to keep employers in compliance with state and federal labor and employment-related laws. Recently the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights released an updated Minimum Wage & Work Conditions Summary Notice which contains important administrative changes. Employers must have Read more
Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has updated two postings, Right to Know Law & Hazard Communication Standards aligning them with the recent OSHA change to a Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS). The revised MIOSHA Part 42, 92, & 430 Hazard Communication Standard will improve the quality and consistency of hazard Read more
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently launched a new mobile app which is free of charge to iPhone and Android users. The app uses 21st century technology to provide employers, employees and unions with helpful information about their rights and responsibilities under the National Labor Relations Act (Act). So what does the Act cover? Read more
Recently the US DOL announced a Final Rule that will improve job opportunities for protected veterans. The Final Rule makes changes to the regulations implementing the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act (VEVRAA). The Act prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against protected veterans in employment and requires contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to Read more
As you may already know – many provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act) are intended to expand access to affordable health care coverage nationwide. These include provisions for coverage to be offered through a Health Insurance Marketplace, assistance for purchasing coverage through premium tax credits, employer notice requirements which Read more
During Minnesota’s 2013 legislative session, Governor Dayton signed a bill expanding use of personal sick leave benefits to include care of relatives. An employee may use personal sick leave benefits as provided by the covered employer for absences due to an illness or injury to the employee’s child, as defined in Statutes Section 181.940 Subdivision Read more
Rhode Island’s governor recently signed the Temporary Caregiver Insurance Program (TCI) into law. This makes Rhode Island the third state to adopt paid family leave insurance, behind California and New Jersey. TCI, which is effective January 1, 2014, expands the state temporary disability insurance program to provide wage replacement benefits to workers who take time Read more
In order to counter a $2 billion campaign in advertisements and promotions for alcoholic beverages, health and public safety advocates have tried to promote balanced information about these substances. These efforts include a successful campaign that called for container warnings, as well as proposals for health and safety messages in advertisements. States like Florida require Read more
