The call for equitable pay has been echoing for some time. While some states and cities had previously enacted pay equity statutes, they’re now embracing a new tactic to ensure fair pay: wage transparency. Proponents believe that increasing wage transparency in the hiring process can close the gender pay gap, reduce discrimination, and promote fairer […]
Remote work is here to stay. And New York is one of the first states to acknowledge this new reality when it comes to labor law posters. On December 16, 2022, New York amended its labor laws, via State Assembly Bill A7595, to require employers to make all mandatory workplace posters available electronically to employees. […]
With all you’ve had going on this year, checking for updates to your state and local labor law posters may not have been top of mind. But now is the perfect time to catch up on all the changes from this past year—especially updates to minimum wage posters—and make sure you’re up to date with […]
For the first time in 13 years, on October 19, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new “Know Your Rights” poster that replaces the “EEO is the Law” poster. The poster was updated again on October 20. The new poster explicitly states that workplace discrimination and harassment are illegal and encourages employees […]
At first blush, labor law posters seem fairly simple and straightforward. All you have to do is put them on the wall, right? However, conflicts in federal, state, and local laws can lead to a lot of confusion. After all, some of these legal mandates may apply to certain types of employers but not others. It […]
Employee monitoring isn’t a new concept. Many companies already notify employees of their practices through their handbooks, standard operating procedures, and alerts that pop up on their computer login screens. But, perhaps reflecting the times with an increase in remote and online work, a new law from New York requires employers to revisit their current […]
California employers beware: since January 1, 2022, California employers have made four statewide legal changes that affect the rights of employees. In addition, employers need to be aware of the new living wage ordinances specific to certain localities. These new laws require updated labor law posters for employees. We highlight these changes below, starting with […]
Earlier this year, Nevada labor law agencies released new versions of three critical posters that employers must ensure they have displayed in the workplace for their employees affecting employee safety, workers’ compensation, and job training. Employers need to be aware of these changes and make sure they have shared the most recent versions of these […]
We’re only two months into the new year, and New York has already implemented two key changes that require employers to display new labor law posters: a new minimum wage poster and a major update to the state’s whistleblower law. Here’s what you need to know. New York’s New Minimum Wage New York enacted […]
Out with the old and in with the new. As we move further into the new year, employers must double-check to make sure they’re in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and prominently post the most up-to-date labor law posters. If you own or operate a business in New Mexico, you should be aware […]
Ringing in the new year means new requirements for Washington state employers. They must prepare for a trifecta of changes that require them to update two key labor law posters. New Washington Minimum Wage Starting January 1, 2022, Washington’s minimum wage will be $14.49 per hour. (Note that Seattle and SeaTac have their own […]
New changes to the Massachusetts paid leave law and a new address for the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents mean it’s time for Bay State employers to update their policies and labor law posters for 2022. Here’s what you need to know. New Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Poster The Massachusetts Department […]