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OSHA Issues Final Rule Requiring Employers to Report Records Electronically

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Kathy White, Esq.

Yesterday, the federal Occupation Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published a final rule that requires certain employers to electronically submit to OSHA information collected and recorded by employers concerning workplace injuries and illnesses. The data collected will help OSHA identify, target and remove safety and health hazards, thereby preventing occupational injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The information Read more

Vermont Bans the Box

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Kathy White, Esq.

Vermont is the latest state to adopt what is known as a “ban the box” law. The name comes from the conviction history check-box found on standard employment applications. Also known as “fair chance” laws, these laws limit when an employer may permissibly ask about a job applicant’s criminal history during the application process. The Read more

FMLA Posting Gets a Makeover

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Kathy White, Esq.

Compliance Poster Company’s business partners will soon see a bright addition to their new All-On-One Labor Law posters. The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released an updated Family and Medical Leave Act posting. In addition to a vivid new color scheme, the new posting features a streamlined explanation of leave eligibility and entitlements that Read more

Employee Time Off To Vote

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Kathy White, Esq.

The recent and upcoming presidential primary elections are making vibrant headlines around the country. On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 voters will elect a new president. Most election days fall on a Tuesday, which has many workers and employers wondering what the law in their state is regarding time off to vote. The laws of almost Read more

Happy New Year 2015!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by cpc

The Compliance Poster Company Family wishes you a new year with health, happiness, and peace. Happy New Year!

Employers in New York Still Need to Distribute Annual Wage Notices in January

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Viri Huerta

In July we reported in our blog that the New York Legislature had passed a bill (A08106) that could repeal the 2011 New York State Wage Theft Act. In addition to eliminating the annual wage notice requirement, the law would also increase the penalties for an employer who failed to provide a wage notice to Read more

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2014 by cpc

Thank you for being our valued customer. We are grateful for the pleasure of serving you. Warmest wishes of the season from our family to yours! Sincerely, The Compliance Poster Company family

OSHA Announces Injury Reporting Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2015

Posted on September 18, 2014 by cpc

Effective January 1, 2015, employers of workplaces covered under federal OSHA jurisdiction will be required to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye. The final rule also updates the list of employers partially exempt from OSHA record-keeping requirements. The recent rule Read more

Mandatory Changes to Alaska Labor Law Poster: Update Required!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by cpc

Alaska is one of 22 states and jurisdictions operating a complete State OSHA plan that covers both private sector and State and local government employees. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act States are encouraged to develop and operate their own job safety and health programs. OSHA approves and monitors State plans and provides up Read more

Protecting Workers in High Heat Conditions

Posted on September 15, 2014 by cpc

There are basic steps employers must take to ensure worker safety during the summer and periods of high heat which include: Provide heat illness prevention training Provide cool, fresh water and encourage workers to drink water frequently Provide shaded areas for workers so they can cool down and take recovery breaks Prepare an emergency heat Read more