If you live in Georgia, you have reason to celebrate all month long. That’s because State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler has declared September to be Workforce Solutions Month. As part of the celebration, the Georgia Department of Labor will highlight the state’s network of career centers and pay special attention to all of the workforce 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
Expect minimum wage to increase by 25 cents. Who does this apply to? Manitoba’s minimum wage will be the same as its neighbor Ontario. The increase to $10.25 per hour will be effective in approximately two weeks on October 1, 2012. Compliance Poster Company has updated its MB Labour Law posters with the minimum wage Read more
It’s time for Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Act to be reviewed, and the Minister’s Advisory Council wants to hear your thoughts on the law. If you’re a stakeholder, you can submit opinions on everything from administrative penalties, to existing compliance tools, to ideas that will make Manitoba’s workplaces even safer. As long as you Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was added to the Department of Labor in order to make sure that U.S. working conditions are as safe as possible. Through training programs, inspections, regulations, and penalties, OSHA can make sure that all of America’s working men and women aren’t put at unnecessary risk when they clock Read more
The State of New Hampshire’s recent labor law change is a big deal. Make sure you’ve got this requirement covered. An updated Whistleblowers’ Protection Act poster with mandatory-to-post changes has been released by Compliance Poster Company. Changes affect both private and public employers. Update with a Peel N Post if you already have the mandatory 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
Whether you’re working on Labor Day or are fortunate to be free of work-related obligations — this is your day! Labor Day was created to celebrate the achievements of American workers. Every year on the first Monday in September we have the opportunity to reflect on how workers have made this country strong and prosperous. 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
Compliance Poster Company announces Mandatory-To-Post changes to Utah labor law posters. Two significant changes affect Utah OSHA postings. Previously there were two Occupational Safety and Health postings, but materials from both have been combined onto one OSH poster titled “Workplace Safety and Health in the State of Utah”. The sole Utah OSHA poster covers occupational Read more
