Labor Law Updates

Keeping you current on the ever changing labor laws

Throughout California, smoking inside public places has been illegal since the mid 1990’s.  Now, a San Francisco Supervisor wants to take it one step further — by banning smoking at all outdoor events that are held on city-owned property. If passed, Supervisor Eric Mar’s bill would require organizers of outdoor events held on city-owned property Read more

Recently the “Programs for the Unemployed” pamphlet which informs individuals about the programs offered by the Employment Development Department (EDD) was updated. The pamphlet covers Unemployment Insurance (UI), Disability Insurance (SDI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL). Unemployment Insurance (UI) is an insurance program paid for by the employer. It provides an affected individual with an Read more

For years, the Department of Labor has been arguing with various restaurant associations over whether or not it’s fair for restaurant owners to share waiters’ tips with people who work in the kitchen.  Now, the restaurant associations are taking the fight to court. Right now, Department of Labor regulations prohibit “back-of-the-house” employees (like the kitchen Read more

Did you know that 22 years ago the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law? Compliance Poster Company can’t wait to tell you about some of the progress we’ve made since then. The landmark civil rights legislation has created a more inclusive America aimed at providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. The Read more

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, protects workers and the public from safety hazards. Essentially, California law provides job safety and health protection for workers under the Cal/OSHA program. Under these laws both employers and employees have rights and responsibilities. Displaying the Safety and Health Protection on the Job poster Read more

The Labor Department has just unveiled a program that’s designed to give unemployed veterans some help finding work — by helping them go back to school. The Veteran Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) will help cover unemployed veterans’ education costs so that they can get the training they need to compete for high-demand jobs.  Unemployed veterans Read more

Soon we will have the first Ontario Canada Prevention Council as part of an effort to address the need for safer workplaces. The goal…to form a single, system-wide occupational health and safety strategy; an infusion of workplace health and safety for all aspects of business, industry and commerce. What will this Prevention Council focus on? Read more

Compliance Poster Company is pleased to bring you the first Affordable Care Act poster since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision upholding this sweeping health care legislation. Now it’s time to let your employees know what it’s all about. Did you know the Affordable Care Act includes a Bill of Rights? Many people don’t – Read more