The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has issued a new version of the Georgia Human Trafficking Notice in response to laws passed during the 2017 legislative session. This notice, which is a mandatory posting for establishments such as bars, adult entertainment establishments and acute care centers, informs patrons that all victims of slavery and human trafficking Read more
During the recent 2017 session of the Nevada Legislature, lawmakers passed a flurry of bills impacting the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees within the state. While there are many new laws that employers should be sure to familiarize themselves with, three are particularly notable because they require new labor law notices to be Read more
The New Hampshire Department of Labor has released the updated Protective Legislation Law posting. Our readers may recall that Governor Chris Sununu signed House Bill 194 on May 12, 2017, amending the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA). Under the new law, employers are allowed to pay employees biweekly without having to get a special Read more
On April 1, 2017, the Office of the Labor Commissioner for the state of Nevada released the annual bulletins for Nevada’s Minimum Wage and Daily Overtime requirements. The rates, which go into effect on July 1, 2017, are unchanged from the previous year: An employee who is offered qualifying health benefits must be paid a Read more
Although it may feel like there’s a new labor law posting every year (or every month, depending on the number of states you operate in), it’s really not that often that employers are required to post an entirely new notice. When employment rights are changed under the law, often an existing state-required posting can be Read more
The Commonwealth of Virginia has released a new Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) posting. This mandatory posting, which is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS), informs employees of the potential availability of the federal EITC. EITC is a refundable tax credit that primarily benefits low- and middle-income working families, although single parents Read more
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) has released an updated version of its mandatory Unemployment Insurance Poster for Employees. This posting informs workers of their rights and responsibilities when filing for unemployment insurance benefits, providing vital information on how to determine eligibility and what to expect when filing a claim. This update Read more
Right in the midst of the 2016 tax season, Louisiana has updated its Earned Income Credit (EIC) notice for 2017. This mandatory posting, which is updated yearly by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, informs employees of the maximum income levels which will allow them to qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC Read more
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has released a revised “Michigan Law Prohibits Discrimination” posting. The revised posting includes new information for individuals with a disability. An individual with a disability needing accommodations must advise his or her employer in writing within 182 days of the need for accommodations. This new time limit comes Read more
Five Canadian provinces will increase their minimum wage rates this spring. The minimum wage rate increases are based on annual changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI is an indicator of changes in consumer prices experienced by Canadians. It is obtained by comparing the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services Read more
