LABOR LAW POSTERS BLOG - POSTER COMPLIANCE CENTER
Washington Unemployment Poster Changes but Previous Version Still OK
May 17th, 2012The Washington Unemployment Benefits poster has been updated but the previous version of this required WA labor law poster is still valid.
The new version of the poster dated 4/12 includes minor wording changes regarding who can apply online and also equal opportunity information.
According to the Washington Employment Security Department, the changes to the poster are not substantial and no update is required.
For more information about the Washington labor law poster or to learn more about our OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan with automatic updates, go to the Poster Compliance Center Washington labor law poster page or call 800-322-3636.
NV, VA, & KS Labor Law Posters Change but Previous Versions OK
May 9th, 2012The Nevada Lie Detector poster, Virginia Safety & Health poster and Kansas Workers Compensation poster have been updated, but the previous versions of these required state labor law posters are still valid.
- Nevada: No update required for Lie Detector Tests poster. E-mail address changed. No revision date.
- Virginia: No update required for VOSH (Safety & Health) poster. Some smaller employers exempt from recordkeeping requirements. New revision date of 4/12.
- Kansas: No update required for Workers Compensation poster. New headline, address change and expanded website address. New revision date of 3/12.
For more information about these state labor law posters or to learn more about our Poster Compliance Center OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan with automatic updates, go to our Nevada labor law poster page, Virginia labor law poster page or Kansas labor law poster page or call us at 800-322-3636.
Kentucky Updates Minimum Wage Posters; New KY Labor Law Poster Required
May 3rd, 2012The latest required changes to the Kentucky labor law poster are on the Wage & Hour poster and the Wage Discrimination poster.
- Wage & Hour: Definition of “employee” clarified in the Overtime section. Legal reference added in Minimum Wage section. No revision date.
- Wage Discrimination Because of Sex: New addition of phone number, fax number and website address. No revision date.
We are publishing an updated KY state poster with these latest changes to the minimum wage posters. For more information about the Kentucky labor law poster or to learn more about our OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan with automatic updates, go to the Poster Compliance Center Kentucky labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.
No NLRA Poster Required By April 30th After All; Deadline Postponed for 3rd Time!
April 18th, 2012The deadline for posting the NLRA poster (National Labor Relations Act) has been postponed for the third time – this time until September at the earliest.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued an injunction today against implementation of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) posting rule, pending appeal.
The injunction is in effect until a decision is made in the appeal of the D.C. District Court decision in National Association of Manufacturers v. the NLRB, which found that the NLRB posting rule was lawful. The final phase of the appeal is set for the month of September.
The federal judges panel referred to the April 13th decision of the U.S. District Court for South Carolina in U.S. Chamber of Commerce v. the NLRB, which conflicted with the D.C. court ruling. The South Carolina decision struck down the NLRB’s poster rule, stating that the NLRB does not have the authority to issue a poster requirement.
Poster Compliance Center will continue to closely monitor the situation and advise employers of any significant future developments.
If you are tired of trying to keep up with the changing requirements for just this one poster, let us take care of all of your required labor law posters. To learn about our OneSystem with automatic updates, go to our OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan page or call 800-322-3636.
Hawaii Updates OSHA Poster Again; New HI Labor Law Poster Required
April 12th, 2012The latest required change to the Hawaii labor law poster is another change to the OSHA poster.
The Hawaii OSHA (HIOSH) poster changed in February with new information about increased penalties for violating the law.
The newest change is that HIOSH regulations do not apply to employees working on military installations.
We are publishing an updated HI state poster with this latest change. For more information about the Hawaii labor law poster or to learn more about our OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan with automatic updates, go to the Poster Compliance Center Hawaii labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.
Tennessee Updates Workers’ Compensation Poster; New TN Labor Law Poster Required
April 5th, 2012The latest required change to the Tennessee labor law poster is on the Workers’ Compensation poster.
New information has been added about workers in certain industries who may be specifically exempted from having workers’ compensation insurance. The website address was also changed.
We are publishing an updated TN state poster with this latest change. For more information about the Tennessee labor law poster or to learn more about our OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan with automatic updates, go to the Poster Compliance Center Tennessee labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.
Missouri Updates Minimum Wage Poster; New MO Labor Law Poster Required
March 22nd, 2012The latest required change to the Missouri labor law poster is on the Minimum Wage poster.
New information explains why there may be a minimum wage increase on Jan. 1, 2013, but not a decrease because state minimum wage cannot be lower than the federal (currently $7.25 per hour).
We are publishing an updated MO state poster with this latest change. For more information about the Missouri labor law poster or to learn more about our OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan with automatic updates, go to the Poster Compliance Center Missouri labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.
Federal Judge Refuses to Block NLRA Poster Requirement; April 30th Deadline Stands
March 14th, 2012Following the ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson on March 2nd that the National Labor Relations Board has the authority to require businesses to display the new NLRA poster, an appeal was immediately filed by the plaintiffs (March 5th), led by the National Association of Manufacturers.
Included with the appeal was a request for an injunction to block the poster requirement pending a decision on the appeal. Two days later – on March 7th – the federal District Court (for D.C.) denied the request for an injunction, and the April 30th posting deadline still stands.
Although the injunction was denied, the appeal filed by the plaintiffs is still in effect, as well as a similar lawsuit brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce against the NLRB in U.S. District Court in South Carolina. The U.S. Chamber is currently awaiting a decision in that case.
If you are covered by our OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan, you will automatically receive your new federal poster including the NLRA poster before the April 30th deadline, or go to our OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan page to learn more about this plan which features automatic updates.
Major Business Groups Challenge Decision Upholding NLRA Posting Requirement
March 7th, 2012A powerful group of business associations is appealing a decision by a federal district court in Washington, D.C.
The appeal revolves around the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and its requirement mandating that most private employers display a new poster informing workers that they have a right to form a union.
In a March 2 decision, U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson upheld an NLRB requirement that businesses display a very large poster defining employee rights under the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Judge Berman Jackson also ruled that the NLRB does not have the legal authority to enforce the posting requirement as an unfair labor practice. However, an unfair labor practice charge can be considered in individual cases.
The requirement to display the NLRA poster has been delayed twice and now has an April 30, 2012 deadline for businesses to meet the mandatory posting rule.
Judge Berman Jackson’s decision is being challenged in the Federal Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. by a coalition of business groups, including the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the National Association of Manufacturers and the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace.
In her decision, the judge represented that the NLRB was well within its authority to issue the posting requirement and that it is a reasonable means of promoting awareness to employees of their legal right to form unions or engage in collective bargaining.
The business associations’ claim in their appeal that the NLRB does not have rulemaking authority. Additionally, that by the NLRB requiring these posters businesses would be compelled to represent a position against their will and in violation of the free speech rights under the First Amendment.
In addition to the legal challenge from the business associations, three pieces of legislation designed to prevent enactment of the NLRA posting requirement have been introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Those bills — S.166, H.R. 2833 and H.R. 2854– have been referred to legislative committees for further consideration.
We will continue to monitor appellate court developments and legislative action as they pertain to the NLRA posting requirement. We will publish an updated federal labor law poster with the new NLRA poster before the April 30 deadline, subject to developments.
For further information, please call us at 1-800-322-3636 or visit postercompliance.com
Maine Updates Whistleblower Poster; New ME Labor Law Poster Required
February 24th, 2012The latest required change to the Maine labor law poster is on the Whistleblowers’ Protection poster.
New contact information for filing complaints with the state Human Rights Commission has been added.
We are publishing an updated ME state poster with this latest change. For more information about the Maine labor law poster or to learn more about our OneSystem 1-Year Compliance Plan with automatic updates, go to the Poster Compliance Center Maine labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.
