Employee Drug Testing Requirements and Medical Marijuana
Many employers prohibit the use of drugs in their workplace, and some companies go so far as to test prospective and current employees for drug use. But drug testing is a complicated topic because it is largely regulated by state labor laws. That means that each state can approach drug testing differently, creating headaches for [...]
Do Labor Laws Protect Employee Posts on Social Media?
Although technology is playing an ever-greater role in the workplace, few labor laws address employee use of social media. However, two federal agencies—the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—have recently provided clarity on the protections afforded employees and their online content. Both agencies have determined that [...]
What California Employers Need to Know About Overtime for Employees
California labor laws are designed to protect employees from having to work too many hours without fair compensation for their time. These laws apply at the daily and weekly level. Here is a summary of what California law requires when it comes to overtime pay. Daily and Weekly Overtime in California Nonexempt employees [...]
What Employers Need to Know About Meal Periods and Rest Breaks Under New York Law
New York labor laws include several important employee meal period and rest break requirements for employers to understand. Employers in New York who fail to comply with these rules subject themselves to liability, including penalties, under the state’s wage and hour laws. Here is a summary of what New York law requires of employers when [...]
How the Fair Labor Standards Act—and Its Posting Requirements—Affect Your Business
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 [...]
Labor Laws and Posting Requirements Affecting New York Employers
Under federal laws, as well as the laws of the New York Department of Labor, the Division of Human Rights, and other state agencies, New York employers are required to display certain posters in the workplace to remain in compliance. Employers of certain sizes or in particular industries are subject to additional posting requirements. In [...]
Labor Law and Mandatory Workplace Postings in Florida
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 [...]
California Labor Laws and Mandatory Postings
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 [...]
New Workers’ Comp Requirement for Florida Employers
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 [...]
What Is the FLSA? Ten Facts Every Employer Should Know
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor implements and enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA creates minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards that affect workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. Here are ten basic things employers should know about [...]
Trending City & County Labor Laws
A remarkable number of city and county labor laws have been issued within the last 12 months. Many cities and counties now require employers to post local notices along with their mandatory state and federal labor law posters. To find out if your city or county requires a mandatory labor law poster click here. Minimum [...]
