Labor Law Updates

The decision to use an independent contractor vs. hiring an employee is no longer just a matter of convenience: it’s a strategic choice that can impact your business. Ultimately, your decision will depend on your business priorities, your cash flow and the type of relationship you intend to maintain.

Keeping current with labor law posting changes is not an easy task for employers. To show you just how extensive this undertaking can be, let’s consider a fictional pizza chain. We’ll look at the typical posting requirements impacting such a business and, most important, how a labor law posting subscription service can keep them current and compliant.

The legal environment for employers is always changing, particularly with state, county and city labor law requirements. For example, in the absence of any movement at the federal level since 2009, state legislatures continue to enact minimum wage increases.

The recent enactment of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for employers. This newly passed legislation poses fresh responsibilities and challenges for businesses across the U.S. as it aims to ensure fair treatment and support for pregnant workers.

Think that workplace posting updates occur only once a year? It’s a common misconception, but one that can create a dangerous gap in your posting compliance. Labor law posting requirements change frequently and randomly, which means you may need to address updates more than annually.