Labor Law Updates

Whether you have two employees, 200 or 200,000, one federal requirement is perfectly clear: You must — absolutely must — display labor law posters in the workplace.  Failure to comply could lead to costly fines, which could severely impact the ongoing viability of smaller businesses.

Even as more companies return to the office full-time, remote work is here to stay. This shift continues to create new compliance challenges for employers, especially regarding sharing labor law information with all employees — whether they're on-site, hybrid or fully remote.

New laws, amended regulations and shifting employee work arrangements continuously impact labor law posting requirements. Staying compliant requires vigilance; it’s not just a once-a-year task. To avoid costly mistakes, you must stay updated on changes as they happen -- and act quickly to keep your business covered year-round.

In most cases, the decision to approve or deny an employee’s request for time off is straightforward. Does the employee have available PTO? Did they follow established procedures, such as giving proper advance notice? Will other employees be available to cover the work?

Navigating today’s legal and regulatory landscape is a persistent challenge for employers. Beyond labor law posters and employee handouts, you must keep abreast of ever-evolving federal, state, county and city employment laws — and determine their impact on your business...