Labor Law Updates

Keeping you current on the ever changing labor laws

The State of Independence has a new law affecting contractors and subcontractors; cited as the Public Works Employment Verification Act. Effective January 1, 2013 Pennsylvania public works contractors and subcontractors will be required to participate in the E-Verify Program (EVP) and conduct employment verifications of each new employee.  Hassle or not – this is a Read more

The minimum wage in Rhode Island will increase in 2013. Since 2007 the minimum wage rate has been $7.40 per hour. This will increase by 35 cents to $7.75 per hour.  This minimum wage hike represents the first raise for workers since before the Great Recession. For an average worker who works full-time this means Read more

High heat conditions present a real danger to employees. Even worse…the risk of heat-related illness becomes greater as the weather gets hotter and more humid. What we know is that workers become overheated from two primary sources: environmental conditions like heat and humidity and the internal heat generated by physical labor. That’s why when it’s Read more

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