2012 Labor law Changes
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Oregon 2012 mandatory to post labor law changes
Posted on January 18, 2912 by Research Department
The newley updated 2012 Oregon minimum wage postings informs employees of the new wage rate of $8.80 per hour and the effective dates.
Changes have also been made to the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). These changes clarify leave provisions and include who may take leave, the reasons for leave, employee eligibility requirements and notice obligations.
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CA Labor Law Notification: Wage Theft Protection Act
Posted on January 9, 2012 by Research Department
Don't delay all California employers must provide each employee at the time of hire with a written notice that contains specified information such as rate(s) of pay, designated pay day, the employer's intent to claim allowances (meal or lodging) as part of the minimum wage, and the basis of wage payment (hourly, shift, day, week, piece, etc.),
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NLRB
NLRB Postpones Employee Rights Labor Law Poster Requirement
Posted on December 21, 2011 by Research Department
Employee Rights Labor Law posting date delayed to April 30, 2012. After a hearing on the issue, a federal court in Washington, DC requested postponement of the posting rule effective date. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that the postponement would allow time to resolve pending legal challenges to the rule by employer groups and others. The new posting rule is now set to go into effect April 30, 2012. The NLRB's decision follows two prior effective dates for the posting rule that were delayed. Those were November 14, 2011 and January 31, 2012. If you have already posted the NLRA Employee Rights notice, please keep it posted on the wall as there is no penalty for complying early and every indication from the NLRB points to this requirement going into effect. Compliance Poster Company will be following the progress of the court challenges. Check back for more information or give us a call for more details at 800-817-7678.
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SF Health care workplace Labor law Poster
Posted on December 21, 2011 by Research Department
Effective January 1, 2012 businesses with 20+ employees and non-profits with 50+ employees must post the official 2012 San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) Labor Law poster. This poster provides that covered businesses must spend a maximum amount on health care benefits for each of their "covered employees". Generally, those employees who work 8 or more hours per week in San Francisco and have been employed for more than 90 days are covered. The notice specifies the dollar amount for each hour worked that employers must spend for each "covered employee".
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NH Minimum Wage Changes for 2012
Posted on December 16, 2011 by Research Department
These changes are effective December 31, 2011. The repealed New Hampshire State minimum wage has been matched with the federal and further clarification with respect to tipped employees has been added to the NH Minimum Wage Labor Law poster.
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CA mandatory-to-post 2012 labor law changes
1. State Discrimination Notice: Per CA A Bill 887 & CA S Bill 559, the state of California added Gender, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression to the list of protected classes on the CA Discrimination notice, effective 1/1/2012.
2. Pregnancy Leave Notice A: Per CA A Bill 592 & CA S Bill 299, the notice now states the following: "The FEHA prohibits us from denying, interfering with, or restraining your exercise of these rights. If we currently provide and pay for your coverage under a group health plan, we must continue to do so while you are on PDL. If we do not already provide health insurance, we are not required to begin doing so when you take PDL." The new notice will be required-to-post by 1/1/2012.
3. Pregnancy Leave Notice B: Per CA A Bill 592 & CA S Bill 299, the notice now states the following: "The CFRA prohibits us from denying, interfering with, or restraining your exercise of these rights. The new notice will be required-to-post by 1/1/2012.
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CT mandatory-to-post Paid Sick Leave workplace labor law poster
Posted on November 22, 2011 by Research Department
This labor law is effective January 1, 2012. Connecticut employers employing 50 or more individuals in the state in any one (1) quarter in the previous year must post the new poster at the workplace where it is easy to view.
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Il workers' Comp Mandatory To Post employment Poster
Posted on November 15, 2011 by Research Department
Illinois recently passed a workers compensation bill that makes several changes to the state workers compensation system. One important change involves employees medical provider choices in the event of injury.
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VT 2012 Minimum Wage Increase-New Labor Law Posters Required
Posted on November 11, 2011 by Research Department
Vermont Department of Labor has announced an increase in the minimum wage for 2012. The state has also released its updated Minimum Wage Notice.
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NJ new Mandatory Recordkeeping Labor Law Poster
Posted on November 10, 2011 by Research Department
NJ has adopted new rules that require employers to conspicuously post a new notice of the employer's obligation to maintain and report certain employment-related records. The new notice is called, "Employer Obligation to Maintain and Report Records". |
CA Enacted 2011 Legislation Impacts Employers
Posted on November 9, 2011 by Research Department
California has ended their 2011 legislative session. Governor Jerry Brown has signed many bills into law that may impact California employers in 2012 and beyond. These enacted bills vary in content and scope. Listed below are some important highlights and how they may affect employers.
Gender Identity and Expression and Discrimination Based on Genetic Information
Required Employee Disclosures
Workers' Compensation Notices
Pregnancy Disabilities and Leave-Related Conditions
Hospital Infant Feeding Act
Occupational Safety and Health-Related
Commission Agreements
Credit Reports in Employment
Health Insurance Discrimination in Regards to Domestic Partner Designation
Organ Donation Leave
Employment and Hiring Practices |
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CO Proposes Higher 2012 Minimum Wage
Posted on November 7, 2011 by Research Department
CO Department of Labor and Employment has proposed an increase in the minimum wage rate going into effect January 1, 2012. The proposal increases the minimum wage rate 28 cents to $7.64 per hour, and $4.62 per hour for tipped employees. |
Arizona, Florida, Montana and San Francisco, Californiago to poster page
AZ, FL, MT, CA San Francisco Minimum Wage Increase Jan 1, 2012-New Posters Required
Posted on November 3, 2011 by Research Department
Workers in Arizona, Florida, Montana and San Francisco, California will see larger paychecks because minimum wage rates are increasing effective January 1, 2012. It's time to replace your outdated labor law posters with the new 2012 versions. |
ME Mandatory amendments to Maine labor law poster
Posted on October 6, 2011 by Research Department
The State Minimum Wage concerning tips and the Child Labor concerning times and days minors may and may not work. |
NV Labor Law Posters Updated -New Discrimination Class
Posted on October 6, 2011 by Research Department
The Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) issued a revised Discrimination is Illegal labor law poster. The revised labor law poster adds "gender identity or expression" to the list of characteristics protected from discrimination. Three bills signed into law this year. |
OH Minimum Wage Increase Jan 1, 2012-New Labor Law Posters Required
Posted on October 4, 2011 by Research Department
Effective January 1, 2012, Ohio's minimum wage rate will increase to $7.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $3.85 per hour for tipped employees, plus tips. |
2011 NLRA Labor Law Posters
Posted on September 6, 2011 by Research Department
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule requiring private employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The mandatory Labor Law Notice date to post has been revise to be effective January 31, 2012. |
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DOL Proposes Updates to Child Labor
Posted on September 2, 2011 by Research Department
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing revisions to child labor regulations to strengthen the safety requirements for young workers employed in agriculture and related fields. |
OK Workers Compensation: New Labor Law Posters Required
Posted on September 1, 2011 by Research Department
Last May Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed Senate Bill 878, a bill overhauling the state's workers' compensation system. The measure is effective August 26, 2011, but various provisions have different operative dates. It includes a variety of changes aimed at reining in costs and getting injured workers back on the job sooner.
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