Labor Law Updates

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.

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. Depending on the states in which you operate and the areas of legislative activity, you’re looking at a much more complex compliance situation.

Managing hourly remote workers comes with a whole host of compliance requirements. In addition to crucial time and pay considerations under the FLSA, you must implement and communicate company policies and provide mandatory labor law postings via an electronic service. Get the details on seven practical pointers that can ensure a positive, productive and legal arrangement with hourly remote workers.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) – the federal agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace – recently released a draft of its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026. It’s currently under review and subject to approval before being finalized. Let’s take a closer look at what the plan entails — and what you can do to strengthen your anti-discriminatory hiring and employee management practices for the years ahead.