You never want to hear about any worker getting injured on the job, but you definitely don’t want to hear about kids getting hurt! Unfortunately, a teenager in Oregon was injured when he was using a power-driven band saw. And, sadly, the entire situation never should have happened — since having the teen use the Read more
Minimum wage is always an interesting topic — since there seems to be no rhyme or reason to it! Some states raise their minimum wage rates every year like clockwork, while other states never budge. And as for that federal minimum wage rate, it has come a long way since it was first created in Read more
Does your company feel overwhelmed by all of the state and federal employment-related labor law compliance requirements? Or what about those pesky poster companies that send out threatening notices regarding mandatory poster updates. Labor law compliance is not rocket science but it does require lots of time and attention. State and federal statutes, laws, and Read more
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has launched a new website to help workers injured at work. The site includes easy step-by-step instructions to help workers’ navigate through the process. According to the Administrative Director of the DWC Rosa Moran, “when a worker is hurt on the job, they need more than a doctor; Read more
Did you know that restaurants in California are not required by law to report cases of food poisoning to officials? You might think that restaurants would be required to notify public health officials, but reporting is only encouraged. The lack of reporting requirements present a gap in food safety and is potentially dangerous for consumers. Read more
Secretary Solis of the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has kicked off commemorative events across the country to honor fallen workers on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 2012. The events showcase the tremendous urgency and vital importance of ensuring safe working conditions for all workers. The subject is particularly timely because it is also Read more
Compliance Poster Company reminds all employers covered by the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) of the requirement to submit a 2011 Annual Reporting Form (ARF) by April 30, 2012. This requirement applies to covered employers. Covered employers are Private employers with 20 or more employees (including those employed outside of San Francisco) in Read more
Compliance Poster Company is closely watching as California Assembly Labor and Employment Committee furthers two important legislative bills for consideration, Minimum Wage (Annual Adjustments) and Discrimination in Employment (Reasonable Accommodations). These bills advanced further through the legislative process on Wednesday, with “Do Pass” approvals. Annual adjustments in the hourly minimum wage are provided for on Read more
Connecticut Minimum Wage legislative passed a second round of committee votes with favorable reports on Friday. If enacted the minimum wage bill would increase the minimum wage and penalties for failure to pay the specified rate. Currently Connecticut’s minimum wage is $8.25 per hour up from $6.90 back in 2003. The proposed bill calls for Read more
In January 2012 the California Wage Theft Protection Act took effect. Under California Labor Code Section 2810.5 employers are required to provide notice to employees of their rate(s) of pay, designated pay day, the employer’s intent to claim allowances (meal or lodging) as part of the minimum wage, and the basis of wage payment (hour, Read more
