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
Does your company feel overwhelmed by all of the state and federal employment-related labor law compliance requirements? Or what about those pesky poster companies that send out threatening notices regarding mandatory poster updates. Labor law compliance is not rocket science but it does require lots of time and attention. State and federal statutes, laws, and Read more
On May 1, 2012 British Columbia’s minimum wage will increase to $10.25 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage will increase to $9.00 per hour. The May increases are part of a three-stage increase in the minimum wage announced in March, 2011. Last year, British Columbia’s minimum wage increased twice. In 2011, the minimum wage Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor published in February a final rule to improve the H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker program. The H-2B program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. The rule includes changes to several aspects of the H-2B program to ensure that U.S. workers receive Read more
The District of Columbia recently passed the Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act of 2012. The law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual’s status as unemployed. Specifically, the law makes it unlawful for an employer or employment agency to: Fail or refuse to consider for employment, or fail or refuse to hire, an individual Read more
A federal judge in South Carolina ruled on Friday that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) did not have the authority to order most private employers to post NLRA (National Labor Relations Act) notices telling workers about their right to unionize under federal law. The ruling conflicts with another federal district court decision in the Read more
HIOSH (Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health Division) returned to federal OSHA the job of conducting safety and health inspections of private-sector employers within the borders of all military installations in Hawaii. The change in federal enforcement was made at the request of the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. In a final rule effective Read more
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memo this March to guide field compliance officers and whistleblower investigative staff regarding employer practices that may discourage employee reports of injuries and violate whistleblower statutes. Specifically, the memo reminds OSHA enforcement officials that reporting a work-related injury or illness is a core employee right. Read more
Nevada’s Labor Commissioner released the annual bulletins for the state’s minimum wage and daily overtime rates that will take effect July, 2012. The rates will remain unchanged from last year. The minimum wage for employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers will remain at $7.25 per hour. The minimum wage rate for employees Read more
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline is designed to receive reports from employees and the public regarding misconduct affecting the programs and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Examples of allegations that should be reported to the OIG include: Employee corruption involving bribery, embezzlement, espionage and smuggling DHS program fraud and/or Read more
