The topic of gender identity has been the subject of both media and legislative attention recently. In the workplace, discrimination is a major contributor to the especially high rates of unemployment and underemployment faced by transgender people. These workers are often fired, paid less or harassed because of who they are. So it is not Read more
There is great news for South Dakota employees’ sustaining a work-related injury and have more than one job. The South Dakota Supreme Court has recently determined that an employee’s wages from all jobs could be used to calculate his or her average weekly wage for purposes of workers’ compensation benefits. The decision comes after a Read more
The Virginia Employment Commission is promoting the use of its online services for unemployment insurance claims and moving away from the use of in-person services. Specifically, the department has released an updated Unemployment Insurance Notice to Workers. The new posting includes an updated web address for filing a claim for benefits online. The posting also Read more
In 2014, Minnesota passed a new bill (H 2091) that will raise the minimum wage. Under the new law, the minimum wage is scheduled to increase in phases. Starting August 1, 2015, the new minimum wage rates are: Large employers – $9.00 per hour Small employers – $7.25 per hour Training wage rate – Read more
Georgia’s State Board of Workers’ Compensation has recently released the updated Workers’ Compensation Bill of Rights. The changes to the mandatory posting come as a result of a new enacted law (Bill H 412). Effective July 1, 2015, the temporary total disability rate, temporary partial disability rate, and surviving spouse benefits will increase. When the Read more
Oregon is the fourth state to pass a statewide law (SB 454) requiring all employers to implement sick leave policies that give employees one week sick leave per year. The law applies to all state and private sector full-time, part-time, seasonal or temporary employees. Sick Time Accrual & Benefit Employees generally must accrue sick Read more
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Labor Cabinet just announced that it will be holding free informational and training courses in the month of July. Courses will be held at the Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville from July 13 to July 16. The goal is to encourage a safe workplace by offering free safety Read more
Reinstatement Conditions Under certain circumstances a Vermont employer may be required to rehire an employee who has suffered a work related injury. Specifically, an employer must offer the employee reinstatement in the first available, suitable job provided that: the employer regularly employs 10 or more employees at least 10 of whom work more than 15 Read more
Click on image to enlarge Each year, Compliance Poster Company attends the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Annual Conference and Exposition to meet with existing customers and to make new connections. This year, CPC was represented by Sales Manager Sean Viramontez and Compliance Advisor Jennifer Chavez who attended the conference between June 27 and Read more
Starting today, Prince Edward Island minimum wage employees will see an increase in their pay. The minimum wage will increase from $10.35 per hour to $10.50 per hour. The increase comes as part of the provincial government’s plan to help Prince Edward Island families. As for the maximum amounts that may be deducted from the Read more
