Poster Compliance Center Blog

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How the Fair Labor Standards Act—and Its Posting Requirements—Affect Your Business

26
Sep

What Is the Fair Labor Standards Act? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 is a federal law that governs important wage and hour standards for U.S. employees. It sets the minimum wage, establishes rules for overtime eligibility, regulates child labor, and determines employer recordkeeping requirements. The law applies to full-time and part-time employees […]

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California Meal Periods and Rest Breaks

California Meals & Breaks
24
Sep

It’s important for California employers to understand California labor laws governing meal periods and rest breaks. Otherwise, they may find themselves subject to significant amounts of litigation as well as financial risk from legal penalties. Here is a summary of what California law requires when it comes to employee meal periods and rest breaks. California […]

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Labor Law and Mandatory Workplace Postings in Florida

Florida
10
Sep

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and other state agencies require Florida employers to comply with various federal and state labor laws. These labor laws require all Florida employers to conspicuously post several specific notices. Employers of certain sizes or in particular industries may be subject to additional labor law posting requirements.  To get […]

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Poster Hacks

27
Aug

You just received your Compliance Poster, now what? When hanging a poster, not damaging the wall is especially important. Which means that nails, staples, and tacks are not an option for those who are required to change out posters regularly. So, what’s the best way to hang a poster? We know what you’re thinking—DUCT TAPE—it […]

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California Labor Laws and Mandatory Postings

Labor Laws and Mandatory Workplace Postings in California
21
Aug

What notices are required on the 2019 California Labor Law Poster? Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Law Payday Notice Employee Polygraph Protection (EPPA) Pregnancy Rights Occupational Safety and Health Law (OSHA) Safety and Health Protection on the Job Access to Medical and Exposure Records Smoking Signs Emergency Response Phone Numbers Time Off to Vote Family Care […]

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Paid Sick Leave Coming Soon to Dallas, Texas

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26
Jul

The City of Dallas has released a Paid Sick Leave (PSL) notice in both English and Spanish, outlining details of the new ordinance. Employers should make sure they are prepared prior to the August 1, 2019 effective date. Details of the PSL Ordinance Accrual of Paid Sick Leave As of August 1, 2019: Employers with […]

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Colorado Issues New Unemployment Insurance Notice

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08
May

Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment has issued a new unemployment insurance notice (Notice to Workers). The notice has undergone several changes, which we’ve outlined below. What’s New in Colorado? Proper Classification of Workers Based on an update to Colorado’s Employment Security Act, workers now have the right to be properly classified as employees or […]

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New Workers’ Comp Requirement for Florida Employers

01
Apr

Florida’s Division of Workers’ Compensation has released a new Workers’ Comp Works For You notice, which has a posting requirement. All employers who secure the payment of workers’ compensation are required to post the new notice in their workplaces. History of the Workers’ Compensation Notice Here’s some history on the Workers’ Comp Works for You (a.k.a. “Broken […]

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New Teen Work Hour Restrictions for Indiana

14
Mar

Indiana’s Department of Labor has issued an update to the Teen Work Hour Restrictions notice, which provides the maximum hours’ minors are permitted to work and on which days of the week. As stated in the notice, only employers who hire minors who are 14, 15, 16, or 17 years of age are required to […]

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