Between managing a return to some normalcy with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations, the Great Resignation, and other HR challenges, checking your labor law posters may not have been top of mind. But now is the perfect time to catch up on all the changes that this year has brought and make sure you’re up […]
A new Connecticut labor law requires employers to post a notice in Spanish as well as English advising employees about their right to be free from discrimination relating to pregnancy and childbirth. Employers must post the notice regardless of the number of Spanish speakers they have in their workforce. Important Points About Connecticut’s Pregnancy Discrimination […]
Biases against natural hair have been deeply ingrained in society at large and in workplaces in particular for generations. African Americans have had to endure harassment, punishment and even termination for their hairstyles, which constitutes unfair treatment and a blatant civil rights violation. Consequently, many states have implemented a version of the “Create a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
