Another Court Decision in the NLRB Poster Debate

Posted on April 16, 2012 by K White Research Department

A federal judge in South Carolina ruled on Friday that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) did not have the authority to order most private employers to post NLRA (National Labor Relations Act) notices telling workers about their right to … Continue reading →

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US DOL Extends FMLA Public Comment Deadline to April 30

Posted on April 13, 2012 by K White Research Department

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced yesterday that it is extending to April 30, 2012, the public comment period on its proposed rule to carry out changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA was amended … Continue reading →

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California Supreme Court Rules On Employer Monitoring of Lunch and Rest Breaks

Posted on April 13, 2012 by C Dingler Research Department

A decision has been made in the high-profile Brinker Restaurant Corp. vs. Superior Court case concerning employee meal and rest breaks. Over three years ago the California Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments and ever since this case has been … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Updates Required Occupational Safety & Health Notice

Posted on April 11, 2012 by K White Research Department

HIOSH (Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health Division) returned to federal OSHA the job of conducting safety and health inspections of private-sector employers within the borders of all military installations in Hawaii. The change in federal enforcement was made at the … Continue reading →

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Women Owned Businesses – Tools for Success

Posted on April 10, 2012 by C Dingler Research Department

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) more than 7.8 million women run their own small businesses in the United States. These businesses generate over $1.2 trillion each year. Compliance Poster Company is proud to be among many successful certified … Continue reading →

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EEOC Rules on Age-Related Employment Discrimination

Posted on April 9, 2012 by K White Research Department

The EEOC has revised its rule on the “reasonable factors other than age” (RFOA) defense to “disparate impact” discrimination claims under the ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967). The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against people who are 40 … Continue reading →

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New York Minimum Wage – To Raise or Not To Raise

Posted on April 6, 2012 by C Dingler Research Department

Minimum wage increases are a hot topic today. New York is among many states where minimum wage-related labor law legislation is being considered. In fact, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) as of March 7th, 2012, 23 … Continue reading →

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OSHA Warns Employer Safety Incentive Programs May Violate the Law

Posted on April 5, 2012 by K White Research Department

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memo this March to guide field compliance officers and whistleblower investigative staff regarding employer practices that may discourage employee reports of injuries and violate whistleblower statutes. Specifically, the memo reminds … Continue reading →

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BLS Releases Updated Occupational Outlook Handbook

Posted on April 4, 2012 by C Dingler Research Department

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released its 2012 Occupational Outlook Handbook. It identifies the largest and fastest growing occupations for the next decade and provides insight into job characteristics. The handbook spotlights the top 20 occupations with the … Continue reading →

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Nevada’s Minimum Wage and Daily Overtime Rates Will Not Increase in 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by K White Research Department

Nevada’s Labor Commissioner released the annual bulletins for the state’s minimum wage and daily overtime rates that will take effect July, 2012. The rates will remain unchanged from last year. The minimum wage for employees who receive qualified health benefits … Continue reading →

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