The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is one of several federal labor laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace. The ADEA, as its name implies, prohibits employers from firing, refusing to hire, or otherwise discriminating against employees because of their age. But the ADEA doesn’t protect everyone from discrimination based on age—only employees who are 40 […]
In the digital era, it’s easy for employees to work anytime, anywhere. Tools like smartphones, laptops, and tablets all help to boost employee productivity, however, they can also ride a delicate line concerning employee hours and wages. Employees who work off the clock, for example, may claim that they should be compensated for the time […]
Business owners must comply with a variety of federal labor laws. Though many small business owners think that these laws only apply to large corporations, many federal labor laws apply the moment that a business hires its first employee. Companies that violate labor laws may face fines, lawsuits, or even criminal prosecution. Read on for […]
Joe works as a senior manager at a car dealership, and Bob works as a salesperson at a competing dealership. They met at an industry business function, where they discussed their shared passion for cars and talked extensively about what they hoped to achieve at work in the next few years. As Joe was leaving, […]
Dissatisfied employees may want to form a union due to certain situations: unions may be viewed as a solution when employees want to improve their working conditions, seek protection from layoffs, or earn higher wages. But unions aren’t always welcome in the workplace. How Can You Respond When Your Employees Want To Form A […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two new federal posters – Minimum Wage and Employee Polygraph Protection – were issued today (July 26) by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. Both of these posters were updated with mandatory changes regarding civil monetary penalties. The Department of Labor (DOL) announced that they must be posted by August 1, 2016. We put our federal […]
4 things to consider when managing compliance: Labor law posting requirements include notices at both the state and federal levels. There are up to 16 different mandatory notices from about 7 separate agencies. You are required to identify, print, and post all of these notices to be in compliance with labor laws. You are required […]
