Labor Law Updates

As a responsible business owner, maintaining a safe, productive workplace is paramount. Yet seeing various acts of violence unfold across the country can leave you feeling vulnerable and questioning how to protect your employees, particularly regarding weapons in the workplace.

It’s one thing to keep up with federal-level employment laws and related postings … it’s quite another when you drill down to the state, county and city level. While the federal requirements are limited to a handful of postings, mandatory postings in certain states can climb into the double digits.

Are your workplace postings complete and current? If the answer is anything but “yes,” the risk of labor law posting fines is greater than ever.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published adjusted penalties for posting violations, effective January 15, 2023.

Labor law posting compliance is an ever-changing responsibility for U.S. employers. And there’s no better time to review the requirements – and ensure your postings are current and complete -- than the first of the year. Remember, too that posting compliance is your first line of defense with a government audit or employee lawsuit, so it’s important to get it right year-round. Follow these 10 basic steps to get your business in line now:

Every U.S. employer is responsible for displaying certain mandatory labor law postings. Meet that responsibility and you’re in the clear, right? Not so fast. What if you outsource HR functions or payroll to another company, or lease workers from a temp or staffing agency? Alternatively, what if your...