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In the first part of 2014, Philadelphia’s Mayor Michael Nutter enacted amendments to the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance. The amendments further strengthen the ordinance making it unlawful for employers to discriminate based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Additionally, employers are required to provide pregnant employees with reasonable accommodations such as restroom breaks and Read more

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Recently the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed substantial amendments to the San Francisco Police Code by restricting use of criminal records by covered employers. Restriction with regard to employer inquiries about criminal records is widely termed “ban the box”. The Ban the Box Movement continues to gain momentum as states, cities and counties recognize Read more

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Paid and unpaid sick leave laws are part of a growing trend that allows employees time off to recover from their own illness or to care for a sick family member.  Currently, Jersey City, New York City, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, the state of Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. have all passed sick leave laws, often Read more

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Effective July 1, 2014 employers in Ontario Canada will be required to provide basic occupational health and safety awareness and training to both workers and supervisors (Ontario Regulation 297/13). Employers should begin preparing for the effective date keeping the below requirements in mind. As specified under the Act, training for workers must be conducted as Read more

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Maryland: We’ve reformatted the Maryland All-On-One™ State poster to include all required state postings and accommodate new mandatory state postings. The Maryland All-On-One poster ships with a free federal poster with all required federal notices. The updated state poster includes: − New! Notice to Tipped Employees: Prohibited employer actions related to tip income. − New! Read more

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State Changes for January 1, 2014 Arizona – Minimum wage increase California – Discrimination change (addition of protected class “Military or Veteran Status”) and Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2014. Colorado – Minimum wage increase Connecticut – Minimum wage increase Florida – Minimum wage increase Missouri – Minimum wage increase Montana – Minimum wage Read more

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Decorating around the office is a great way for employees to celebrate the holiday season together. When planning seasonal events and decorations for the office, it’s important to keep workplace holiday safety in mind. Here are some simple suggestions to make your holidays safer: Holiday Decoration Safety Stay alert to potential safety hazards. Keep OSHA Read more

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We are knee deep into the holiday season with Thanksgiving only a day away. The entire team at Compliance Poster Company thanks you for your business with many wishes for a safe Thanksgiving celebration filled with the love and companionship of both family and friends.

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The US Department of Labor (DOL) governs and enforces upwards of 180 federal laws covering workplace activities. The DOL’s principal statutes are applicable to businesses, job seekers, workers, retirees, contractors and grantees. You are most likely familiar with some of the major topic areas – wage and hour, workplace safety and health, workers’ compensation, employee Read more

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As the cold weather months approach, employers need to pay attention to their employees who might be working in cold environments.  Working in a cold environment can adversely impact employee performance and health.  Cold can also aggravate the risk of common hazards and increase the risk of cold-induced injuries and illnesses. Who is at Risk Read more