The San Jose minimum wage will increase by $0.15 cents to $10.15 per hour effective January 1, 2014. The minimum wage adjusts each year based on the Consumer Price Index. This prevents inflation from eroding its value. By law, employers operating within the city limits of San Jose must pay their employees the minimum wage Read more
North Carolina has released a new unemployment insurance workplace posting. Employers covered by the Employment Security Law of North Carolina are required to post the “Certificate of Coverage and Notice to Workers as to Benefit Rights.” The notice describes workers’ rights in the event of partial unemployment or job loss. An employee whose work hours Read more
As one of America’s staple foods, the U. S. consumed almost 12 billion hamburgers in 2007. Statistics show that ground beef patties are grilled more frequently than any other meat. It doesn’t just stop with patties: meat loaf, meat balls, sloppy joes, and tacos are also some of America’s most popular food items. Because beef is Read more
Georgia’s State Board of Workers’ Compensation has made updates to the Workers’ Compensation: Bill of Rights mandatory posting. This is a result of recent legislative activity. The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation was established in 1920 by the Georgia legislature and enforces the Workers’ Compensation Act. The W.C. law provides for specific benefits to Read more
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released an updated Unemployment Insurance poster dated June 2013. The changes address clarifications regarding work search eligibility and benefit requirements. Compliance Poster Company has the exclusive Peel N Post update available for this change. Click here to order the Tennessee Unemployment Insurance Peel N Post. Click Read more
The war on drugs has been raging for many years and everyone plays a part in eradicating illegal substances from not only our communities, but our workplaces as well. The Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 mandates that some federal contractors and all federal grantees agree to provide drug-free workplaces before receiving a contract or 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
The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits sexual harassment in institutions of higher education. It specifically bans unwelcome advances or conduct of a sexual nature and requests for sexual favors of students by an executive, faculty member, administrative staff member or teaching assistant. More specifically, the Act prohibits behaviors that involve interfering with the student’s performance Read more
Boston Bound: Compliance Poster Company’s Research Staff Interviews One of their Own on Qualifying for the 2014 Boston Marathon Recently two of CPC’s Legal Research & Compliance Department team members sat down with CPC’s Sales Manager to discuss his recent accomplishment. Carrie Dingler: How are you feeling Sean? Sean Viramontez: On top of the world, Read more
Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Unemployment Compensation Policy, has released an updated Unemployment Insurance Notice that employers must post in the workplace for employees to view. The mandatory changes include: Employer Account Number must be displayed under the employer’s name and address section New information has been added regarding claimant reporting requirements Read more
