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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Hang Compliance Posters Without Damaging Your Wall When hanging a poster, not damaging the wall is especially important. This 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 […]
What Notices Are Required On California Labor Law Posters? Employers in California are governed by federal labor laws and various state laws enforced by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), and other agencies. To be in compliance, all California employers are required to conspicuously post more […]
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 […]
It takes a lot more today to comply with the complex web of federal, state, and local employment laws than writing a policy and dropping it into an employee handbook. Human resources (HR) professionals need to constantly stay aware of the changes in the law, as well as run a regular audit to check their […]
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has issued an update to the Paid Family and Medical Leave notice, which must be posted by employers in the Bay State. The update pertains to the date on which payroll contributions will begin. These changes go into effect on July 1, 2019. Under the law, covered […]
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. Colorado’s New Unemployment Insurance Notice 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 […]
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 […]
