The Iowa Workforce Development agency has released a 2012 required Unemployment Insurance poster update. The posting identifies the current methods to file new unemployment insurance claims including filing at IowaWORKS Centers and the new IowaWORKS Access Point locations. More Access Points for Iowans Even though there has been a reduction in IowaWORKS Center locations from Read more
Oregon’s minimum wage rate will increase to $8.95 per hour in 2013. This is a 15-cent increase over the minimum wage rate for 2012. The current minimum wage rate is $8.80 per hour. Oregon is one of ten states that annually adjust their minimum wage rates based on inflation and increases in the Consumer Price Read more
Louisiana Employment Security Law was recently amended to require EVERY employer to post a state-mandated notice regarding misclassification of employees as independent contractors. The new “Independent Contractor or Employee?” posting advises all employees, employers, independent contractors and subcontractors of: Factors that describe independent contractors, Rights regarding unemployment and workers’ compensation benefits, Employee protections from retaliation, Read more
Have you had a chance to visit the US Department of Labor’s online “Hall of Honor”? The Hall of Honor showcases the life-changing contributions that women, men, groups and organizations have made which have had a positive impact on the American way of work and the American way of life. Each year, Americans whose distinctive Read more
Beginning this year, all Illinois private and public institutions of higher learning must post a state-mandated sexual harassment poster. If your school hasn’t done so already, there is still time to comply. What is the law? The Illinois Human Rights Act (“Act”) makes it unlawful for teachers, professors, facility members and other employees of colleges Read more
Last February the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is working on new set of FMLA leave regulations for military and airline flight crew families. The final version of those regulations is expected to be announced in the near future. In the meantime, you might be interested in learning more about how the Read more
Were you aware that the expiration date on the current Form I-9 is August 31, 2012? Wondering what you should do? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now telling employers to continue to use the current Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification even after the form’s expiration date has passed. Employers must complete Read more
South Carolina employers are now required to post all of the latest changes to the state’s mandatory labor law postings. The new “Your Rights as a Worker in South Carolina” is one of the most important changes. Employers are being required to post this notice informing workers of their rights and protections under South Carolina’s Read more
For years, the Department of Labor has been arguing with various restaurant associations over whether or not it’s fair for restaurant owners to share waiters’ tips with people who work in the kitchen. Now, the restaurant associations are taking the fight to court. Right now, Department of Labor regulations prohibit “back-of-the-house” employees (like the kitchen Read more
Are you looking for a job? Look no further than Uncle Sam! The federal government has resources that can help you find a position that’s a good fit. Check out these websites: Career OneStop: You can search for jobs and explore different career options. You can also get tips to help improve your resume and Read more
