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ALABAMA CHANGES CHILD LABOR LAWS AND UPDATES POSTER
September 17th, 2009Child labor laws have been getting lots of attention all across the country, and Alabama is no exception.
The 2009 Alabama Child Labor Reform Act was signed into law by Governor Bob Riley in May.
New regulations went into effect on August 4, and the 2009 version of the Alabama Child Labor Law poster is now required.
The most significant change in the law is a transfer of the permit process from the public schools to the Alabama Department of Labor. Last year more than 50,000 work permits were issued to minors by the schools.
In place of work permits, which used to be required for each minor, employers must obtain an Employment Certificate from the Department of Labor in order to employ minors and renew them annually.
Alabama child labor laws have drastically changed since the first laws passed in 1883 because of abuses in coal mines and textile mills. Today most teenage workers are protected by hourly restrictions in place during the school year. Teens under 16 cannot work past 7 p.m. when school is in session. Those under 19 cannot work past 10 p.m. on school nights if in school.
“Child labor standards are a serious matter,” said Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Jim Bennett. “Unfortunately, some businesses put teenagers at risk in direct conflict with labor law which has been on the books for years.
If you need to update your Alabama poster or you would like to order a 1-Year Compliance Protection Plan for worry-free compliance, go to the Poster Compliance Center website at www.postercompliance.com or call 1-800-322-3636.
MISSISSIPPI OFFERS UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE IN WORKPLACE POSTER
September 17th, 2009With unemployment being one of the major concerns in these tough economic times, Mississippi has made it easier for those who find themselves out of work to apply for unemployment insurance benefits and look for a new job.
Anyone looking for work can now apply for unemployment benefits online at a site provided by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.
They will also be able to get help in finding a new job when they report to the nearest Department of Employment Security Workforce Investment Network (WIN) job center for work search assistance.
Those new assistance tools are included as part of a revised Mississippi Unemployment Insurance for Employees poster. Mississippi employers are required to post two workplace posters — Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation.
The WIN job centers in Mississippi provide a wide range of services for both job seekers and businesses, including internet access and recruitment. The centers allow those seeking work to post their resumes on line, search for available jobs and receive job hunting tips.
If you need to update your Unemployment Insurance for Employees Poster, you may contact Poster Compliance Center for a Mississippi labor law poster. The poster meets all of the posting requirements for general employers.
WILL THERE BE A NEW POSTER FOR THE NEW MEXICO DOMESTIC ABUSE LEAVE LAW?
September 9th, 2009Q: There is a new New Mexico Domestic Violence Leave Law that requires employers to give leave to victims of domestic abuse. Will a new poster be required for this law?
A: A new domestic violence leave law for New Mexico went into effect July 1. The New Mexico Minimum Wage Act poster will be updated with this information in the near future, according to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, and the Poster Compliance Center New Mexico state labor law poster will be updated at that time.
