West Virginia Division of Labor has released a revised Wage Payment and Collection Act posting. The Wage Payment and Collection Act posting generally describes pay and payment provisions required by law including coverage, deadlines, employee notice and wage assignment requirements. The posting is updated to reflect new terms made by a 2013 amendment to the Read more
Arkansas has passed a new law requiring private clubs permitted to sell or dispense alcohol beverages, beer, or wine for on-premises consumption to post alcohol-related warning signs. The required warning sign is intended to educate the public concerning the risk of birth defects from drinking alcohol beverages during pregnancy. Signs must be posted in English Read more
This fall, most of Alberta’s minimum wage workers will enjoy a raise in their hourly earnings. Effective September 1, 2013, the general minimum wage will rise from the current rate of $9.75 per hour to $9.95 per hour. The minimum wage for salespersons will increase from $389 per week to $397 per week. Each year, Read more
Colorado law now requires restaurants, bars and other establishments licensed to sell alcohol beverages to post a new warning sign. Colorado Liquor Code was recently amended to protect “on-premise” liquor licensees from being cited for allowing removal of alcohol beverages from their establishments if they post specified signs at each exit used by the public. Read more
Vermont employers are required to display the latest edition of the Vermont Department of Labor’s (DOL) Unemployment Insurance (UI) posting. The updated posting contains important information for workers that experience job loss or a reduction in hours. The updated posting includes: Availability of free professional help in finding a job, internship or job training opportunities Read more
Vermont Enacts Employee Social Network Password Protection Law Vermont becomes the latest state to enact an employee social network privacy law. The new law prohibits an employer from attempting to gain access to employees’ and applicants’ personal electronic accounts by (1) requesting or requiring disclosure of a user name, password or other log-in information or Read more
State and federal laws require certain facilities to post a mandatory Radiation Notice to Employees. Radiation regulations or standards limit how much radiation a person can receive in a particular situation. These notices identify employers’ and workers’ responsibilities to protect themselves and others, and the environment, from hazards associated with ionizing radiation. Compliance Poster Company’s Read more
Compliance Poster Company’s New Jersey All-On-One labor law posters have been updated with a new office location for the Division on Civil Rights in Atlantic City. This change is reflected on both the Discrimination in Employment and Family Leave Act postings. In addition, three separate state-specialty anti-discrimination posters have been updated with the change: Public Read more
Many employers will remember a couple of years ago when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule that would have required all private sector employers to display in every workplace posters about workers’ right to unionize. The rule was not without controversy and several employers’ groups challenged the rule in different courts. Read more
Colorado is the latest state to enact a law that prohibits employers from performing a credit history or credit check for hiring or other employment purposes. The Employment Opportunity Act (Senate Bill 18) applies to private sector employers with four or more employees. It prohibits employers from using “consumer credit information” in making employment decisions. Read more
