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Kansas Issues No Smoking Law Poster
Statewide Ban Starts on July 1
May 14, 2010Kansas has issued a new mandatory labor law poster that bans smoking in all places of employment by July 1, 2010 as part of the state's Indoor Clean Air Act signed into law by Governor Mark Parkinson.
Businesses will be required to post signs stating that smoking is prohibited by state law in all places of employment by July 1. Smoking will also be prohibited in all public places, restaurants, bars and within 10 feet of any doorway, open window or air intake where smoking is prohibited.
In addition to the No Smoking sign issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, covered businesses must have the No Smoking sign posted in a conspicuous place in their business by July 1. More information about the requirements can be found at www.kssmokefree.org.
There are some exceptions to the new law, including state-run casinos, tobacco shops and private clubs such as VFW halls.
Business owners who violate the smoking ban are subject to fines established as part of the Indoor Clean Air Act legislation. A first violation will result in a fine of not more than $100, a second violation within one year a fine of not more than $200 and a third violation within one year a fine of not more than $500.
New Posters Available
A new No Smoking poster is included in a Kansas all-in-one poster offered by Poster Compliance Center. The poster meets all of the state's labor law poster requirements for general employers.
Indiana Updates Unemployment Insurance Laws Poster
New Online Option Offered for Determining Eligibility added to State Labor Law Poster
May 14, 2010A revised labor law poster issued by Indiana Workforce Development offers employees who lose their job access to a website that will let them know if they are eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.
The mandatory poster titled "This Business is Subject to Indiana's Unemployment Insurance Laws" was previously titled "This Firm is Subject to the Indiana Workforce Development Act."
The revised poster states that information about unemployment eligibility requirements can now be obtained on Indiana's official website. The previous poster stated that unemployed workers should determine their eligibility for benefits by reporting to the nearest WorkOne office.
New information has also been added to the poster stating that computers are available for unemployed workers at any Indiana WorkOne office.
The state's website address and a toll-free number for unemployed workers who have more questions about the program are included for the first time on the revised poster.
New Posters Available
A revised Unemployment Insurance poster is offered in an Indiana labor law poster offered by Poster Compliance Center. The poster meets all of the state's workplace posting requirements for general employers.
Maryland Issues Updated Employment of Minors Poster
List of Prohibited Occupations Now Included
May 14, 2010A new Employment of Minors Fact Sheet issued by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation now includes an expanded list of occupations forbidden for minors less than 18 years of age.
The mandatory poster for businesses that employ minors replaces the Employment of Minors poster that included a much more abbreviated list of occupations that may not be performed by minors.
The list of forbidden occupations for minors includes those that have been declared hazardous by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. Minors 14 and 15 years old are forbidden to be employed in the listed occupations, while minors 16 and 17 years old may be employed in the occupations with certain exceptions.
A section has been added to the poster that lists areas of employment that are restricted for minors 14 and 15 years old. Another new section lists certain activities that are not considered employment under Maryland's child labor law.
The Fact Sheet also includes new information about applying for exceptions to occupations and hours of work for minors to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
In addition, the new poster now states that the hours of work by a minor enrolled in a work-study or student-learner program when school is normally in session may not be counted towards the permissible hours of work listed for 14 and 15 year old minors.
New Posters Available
An Employment of Minors Fact Sheet is included in a Maryland labor law poster set offered by Poster Compliance Center. The posters meet all of the state's workplace posting requirements for general employers.
Poster Compliance Center Advises U.S. Employers of Multiple State Labor Law Poster Changes
States Change OSHA, Workers Compensation, Minimum Wage Posters
Mar. 4, 2010 - Although it seems the year has barely begun, several state labor law posters have already changed, including OSHA posters for Iowa, Nevada and Wyoming.All three of these state OSHA posters changed the contact information for making complaints to the U.S. Department of Labor/ OSHA regarding the state administration of the state OSHA plan.
Other recent changes include:
- The Missouri Workers Compensation poster has been extensively updated with new information about steps to take in case of an injury, fraud and non-compliance and survivor benefits.
- The revised Louisiana Earned Income Credit poster includes new income limits for 2010, while the Maryland Wage and Hour Fact Sheet has had changes regarding employers who are exempt from overtime provisions.
- The Wisconsin Family Leave poster, required for employers with 50 or more employees, has added a category of individuals for whom employees may take family leave.
These are just a few examples of changes in state and federal labor law poster requirements that are continuously reviewed by the professional Poster Compliance Center Research Department. Revisions can happen at any time because of new laws, changes in the law or court decisions.
Our Research Department also investigates whether poster changes are mandatory or not, and we only notify employers about required poster changes. Businesses can also sign up for the Free Labor Law Poster Update Notification service on our website.
Poster Compliance Center's mission is to make it easy for employers to comply with the poster requirements of the labor laws administered by numerous state and federal agencies. We do this by providing employers with reliable compliance services--not just poster sets.
Iowa Revises Labor Law Poster
New Contact Information Included for Federal OSHA Office
February 26, 2010Iowa has revised its Job Safety and Health poster with new contact information for those who want to file a complaint about the state's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) program.
The mandatory workplace poster includes a new phone number and address for the regional federal OSHA office in Kansas City, Missouri. The contact information can be used by anyone filing a complaint about the Iowa Division of Labor's operations or administration of the OSH Act.
New Posters Available
A revised Job Safety and Health poster is included in an Iowa labor law poster offered by Poster Compliance Center. The poster meets all of the state's workplace posting requirements for general employers.
Nevada Issues Revised Labor Law Poster
Contact Information for Federal OSHA Office Updated
February 26, 2010Nevada has revised its Safety and Health Protection on the Job poster to include new contact information for those who wish to register a complaint about the administration of the state's Occupational Safety and Health Plan.
The mandatory workplace poster includes a new phone number and address for the U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA regional office in San Francisco. The contact information may also be used by employees who believe they have been discriminated against for filing a complaint with a Nevada OSHA office.
New Posters Available
A revised Safety and Health Protection on the Job poster is included in a Nevada labor law poster set offered by Poster Compliance Center. The posters meet all of the state's workplace posting requirements for general employers.
Wisconsin Updates Labor Law Poster
Revisions Made to Family and Medical Leave Act Poster
February 24, 2010Wisconsin has expanded the definition of people who qualify to receive medical care from an employee who takes time off from work under provisions of the state's Family and Medical Leave Act.
The mandatory Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act poster now includes "parent of a domestic partner" in a list of those with a serious health condition who can be cared for by a permanent employee during two weeks of leave from work in a calendar year. The list also includes a child, spouse, parent or domestic partner with a serious health condition.
The Family and Medical Leave Act covers employers with 50 or more permanent employees and is applicable to employees of either sex.
New Posters Available
A revised Family and Medical Leave Act poster is included in a Wisconsin labor law poster offered by Poster Compliance Center. The poster meets all of the state's workplace posting requirements for general employers.
Arkansas Issues Updated Labor Law Poster
Wage Collection Act Coverage Increased
January 22, 2010Arkansas has issued an updated minimum wage poster that includes an increase in the maximum amount of wages that may be sought by an employee for work performed from $1,000 to $2,000.
The increase is included in a section of the mandatory poster that details provisions of the state's Wage Payment Collection Act, which provides assistance to employees in obtaining wages they are due for work performed.
The Act states that work performed shall include all or any work or service performed by any person employed for a period of time where the wages or salary remuneration are paid at stated intervals or at the termination of employment. Those provisions also apply to work performed by an independent contractor.
New Posters Available
The revised minimum wage poster is included in an Arkansas labor law poster offered by Poster Compliance Center. The poster meets all of the state's workplace posting requirements for general employers.
Maryland Revises Labor Law Poster
Changes Made to Employer Overtime Provisions
January 22, 2010Maryland has updated its Wage & Hour Fact Sheet poster with changes to the definition of which employers must pay a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour but are exempt from overtime provisions of state law.
State law requires, with certain exceptions, that employees be paid time and a half their usual hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek.
The mandatory Wage & Hour Fact Sheet poster, issued by the Maryland Division of Labor and Industry, includes a change in the section defining which non-profit employers are exempt from overtime provisions but must pay the minimum wage.
New Posters Available
A revised Wage & Hour Fact Sheet poster is included in a Maryland labor law poster set offered by Poster Compliance Center. The posters meet all of the state's workplace posting requirements for general employers.
Louisiana Revises Labor Law Poster
Earned Income Tax Credit Limit Raised
January 22, 2010Louisiana has revised a mandatory labor law poster to include new eligibility requirements for employees who wish to sign up for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) program.
The revised Earned Income Credit poster has been updated for 2010 with a new income limit ($43,000 or less) for employees who may qualify for the program. Earned Income Tax Credits are reductions in federal income tax liability that are available to employees who meet certain requirements.
Louisiana has updated its EIC eligibility limits for 2010, including new limits for those who are married or single and with or without qualifying children.
In addition, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides a temporary increase in EIC and expands the credit for workers with three or more qualifying children.
New Posters Available
A revised 2010 Earned Income Credit poster is included in a Louisiana labor law poster offered by Poster Compliance Center. The poster meets all of the state's posting requirements for general employers.
