On April 1, 2013, Nova Scotians earning the minimum wage will make more money. For the fourth time since 2010, the province is increasing the minimum wage to keep up with the cost of living. This year, it will go up 1.5 per cent, to $10.30 an hour. The minimum wage for someone who has Read more
The Utah OSHA 2013 Nursing Home Safety and Health Emphasis Initiative will be conducted statewide through October 31, 2013. The UOSH initiative is designed to help educate employers and employees regarding the safety and health hazards commonly found in nursing homes. Compliance with Utah OSHA health and safety regulations help to keep employees safe. One Read more
This week, the Portland City Council passed the Earned Sick Leave Ordinance. This means starting next year most workers in Portland, Oregon will be able to earn up to a week of paid sick leave. The Earned Sick Leave Ordinance allows employees who work in Portland for more than 240 hours in a year to Read more
All U.S employers are required to verify the identity and employment authorization of all individuals they hire for employment in the United States using Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This includes citizens and noncitizens. The new Form I-9 has a revision date of 03/08/13 (located in the lower left corner of the form) and an Read more
Employers in San Jose California must now pay a new higher minimum wage rate: Employers that maintain a facility in San Jose or are subject to the San Jose Business Tax are required to display the new San Jose Minimum Wage poster in a conspicuous place where labor law notices for employees are customarily posted. Read more
No later than March 8, 2013, all employers covered by the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) must display the new poster in conspicuous places at the worksite. The poster reflects changes to FMLA regulations.This is a mandatory-to-post change! There are two important expansions of FMLA protections. The first expansion provides families of eligible Read more
What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It links to federal databases to help employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. While its usage is largely voluntary, some states have passed laws making it mandatory for certain businesses. Read more
March 2013 marks a milestone in American workforce history. One hundred years ago on March 4, then President William Howard Taft signed legislation creating the U.S. Department of Labor. The US DOL’s mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; Read more
Under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development banks engaged in extending loans for the purpose of purchasing, construction, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling or when the dwelling acts as security for the loan must display the mandatory poster. A bank or financial institution must conspicuously post either the Equal Housing Lender poster Read more
Ontario Canada Labour Law Compliance Alert: Promoting Safer and Healthier Ontario Canada Workplaces. Back in 2010 an Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) recommended basic health and safety awareness training programs for all Ontario workplaces. Based on the findings the Ministry of Labour proposes to introduce new regulations requiring employers to ensure Read more
