Labor Law Updates

Keeping you current on the ever changing labor laws

Employers will find more than just a change in the minimum wage rate on Ohio’s 2013 Minimum Wage notice. There are several other changes that provide guidance in applying the state’s minimum wage laws. New on the 2013 notice: Non-tipped employees’ minimum wage rate increase to $7.85 per hour (up 15 cents over the 2012 Read more

Since January of this year, the New Jersey legislature has been considering a bill to raise the state minimum wage from $7.50 per hour to $8.50 per hour. Last May, the State Assembly passed the bill. Next, it’s the State Senate’s turn weigh in and it may make a decision as early as next week. Read more

Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Announces Minimum Wage Increase For Workers The numbers are in…Missouri’s Department of Labor announces an increase in the minimum wage effective next year. Effective January 1, 2013 workers in Missouri will get paid 10 cents more, $7.35 per hour which puts them 10 cents above the federal minimum Read more

Workers in Vermont can expect to see a bump in their pay checks Effective January 1, 2013 the minimum wage in the State of Vermont will increase by 14 cents to $8.60 per hour.  In addition, the basic wage rate for tipped employees increases by 7 cents to $4.17 per hour. Keep in mind employees Read more

Hotel Workers in Long Beach California Get News of Increase in Minimum Wage Minimum wage is a highly debated topic with those that support increases and those that feel it hurts businesses. Despite all the hype, voters in three cities (2 of them in California) gave low-wage workers a raise in the minimum wage. In Read more

A ballot measure to raise the City of San Jose’s minimum wage has been approved by the voters. San Jose, California employers will soon be required to pay employees no less than $10.00 per hour. Posting and Notice: Employer’s must post the Minimum Wage Notice in a conspicuous place at any workplace or job site Read more

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has announced a new initiative to hold employers that misclassify workers as independent contractors accountable. An independent contractor is considered to be self-employed, not an employee of the business or businesses with which they work. Therefore, misclassifying employers do not pay unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation for these workers. Read more

A safe and healthful workplace is good for both workers and businesses and it’s the law. OSHA has designed a Hazard Awareness Advisor Tool to assist small businesses that may not have the means to hire safety and health professionals to evaluate their workplace.  And the best part is it’s a Free tool that helps Read more

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In just over a week your employees will be voting in the presidential election. As this day draws near employers must evaluate time off to vote laws on a state-by-state basis and take time to review policies for compliance with those laws. Employers are required to know the laws and provide appropriate accommodations. California and Read more