Archives : 2011 : February
Labor Law Posters & Other Products Now Ship Free; New 180-Day Return Policy
February 28th, 2011
Poster Compliance Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To kick off the celebration, we’ve just introduced free shipping and a 180-day return policy for labor law posters and all other products.
“Since our founding and entrance into labor law compliance in 1991, Poster Compliance Center has been fortunate to have and maintain great customers,” said Poster Compliance Center Chief Executive Officer Maurice Levich. “Our focus and point of difference has always been the level of customer service we are committed to providing. In order to show our appreciation, and in an effort to enhance our already outstanding customer service, we now offer free shipping and 180-day returns.”
Effective immediately, free shipping and 180-day returns are standard customer service features and will continue indefinitely.
At Poster Compliance Center, we feel strongly about showing gratitude to our customers and communities. Many of our upcoming campaigns during this 20th anniversary will focus on giving back as a way to say ‘thank you.’ Stay tuned to this blog for further details. Or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Public Comment Period Ends for Proposed NLRA Poster for Private Employers
February 23rd, 2011The 60-day period for public comments on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking has ended. The proposed rule would require private sector employers to display a federal labor law poster notifying employees of their rights under the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
The NLRB Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 22, 2010.
The proposed NLRA poster would be similar to the NLRA poster that federal contractors have been required to post since June 19, 2010, according to the NLRB.
The NLRB is expected to review the public comments and then issue a final rule that may include a new NLRA poster requirement for private employers.
The Poster Compliance Center Research Department continues to monitor this proposal closely. If a new federal poster is required for private employers, PCC will publish an updated federal labor law poster including the new NLRA requirement.
For more information about the federal labor law poster or onesystem, Poster Compliance Center’s 1-Year Compliance Plan with automatic updates, go to the Poster Compliance Center federal labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.
Iowa, Ohio State Labor Law Posters Change but Previous Versions Still OK
February 17th, 2011A new Iowa safety poster and an Ohio equal employment poster have been issued, but the previous versions of both required state labor law posters are still valid.
- Iowa: No update required for Job Safety and Health (IOSH). Poster changes are expanded zip code for federal OSHA regional office and new revision date of 2/11.
- Ohio: No update required for Equal Employment Opportunity. Poster changes are removal of governor’s name and new revision date of 1/11.
For further information about these state labor law posters or about onesystem, Poster Compliance Center’s 1-Year Compliance Plan with automatic updates, go to the Iowa labor law poster page or Ohio labor law poster page, or call PCC at 1-800-322-3636.
These Federal Laws Do Not Require a Labor Law Poster
February 16th, 2011Q: Do you need to post COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), CHIPRA (Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act) and PPACA (Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act)?
A: There are no general federal labor law poster requirements for any of these programs. It is possible that there may be industry specific poster requirements or notices that employers must distribute to their employees.
To find out which federal labor laws must be covered on the federal labor law poster or to learn more about a 1-Year Compliance Protection Plan with automatic updates, go to the Poster Compliance Center federal labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.
Unemployment Poster Changes in MD & MN but Previous Versions Still OK
February 10th, 2011A new state unemployment poster has been issued in Maryland and Minnesota, but the previous version of both required posters is still valid.
- Maryland: No update required for Unemployment Insurance, according to the MD Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Poster changes are added phone number, complaints handled by a different office, and new revision date of 12/10.
- Minnesota: No update required for Unemployment Benefits, according to Unemployment Insurance Minnesota. Poster changes are new name and website address for unemployment handbook, and new revision date of 12/10.
For further information about these state labor law posters, go to the Poster Compliance Center Maryland labor law poster page or Minnesota labor law poster page, or call 1-800-322-3636.
No New Poster Requirement for New York Wage Theft Law
February 4th, 2011Q: Will New York have a mandatory poster change called the new Wage Theft Protection Act go into effect 4-12-11?
A: The New York Wage Theft Prevention Act was signed into law by Gov. Patterson Dec. 13, 2010, and goes into effect April 12, 2011.
The Act does not include a labor law poster requirement but it does require certain notifications such as:
- annual written pay notices for employees, and
- a requirement for employers who have violated labor law to post documentation explaining the violation.
We will continue to monitor New York labor law poster requirements in case there are any future changes related to the NY wage theft law.
If you need to update your New York labor law poster or have other federal or state labor law poster questions, go to the Poster Compliance Center New York labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.
Virginia Updates State Labor Law Poster About Income Tax Credit
February 2nd, 2011The latest required change to the Virginia labor law poster is on the Virginia Income Tax Credit poster.
Updates include a new website to use to find out if you qualify for Credit for Low Income Individuals (CLI). Information about using iFile, a free state internet filing service for state income tax returns, has also been removed from the poster.
Our Virginia labor law poster is currently being updated with this latest change. For more information about the VA labor law poster or to learn more about a 1-Year Compliance Protection Plan with automatic updates, go to the Poster Compliance Center Virginia labor law poster page or call 1-800-322-3636.
