Labor Law Updates

The Arkansas Stop the Spread of COVID-19 poster has been released under Executive Order 20-13 for the purpose of imposing further restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Employers must post this notice at the entrance of their facilities to inform employees that they should avoid entering the facility if they have a cough or fever; maintain a minimum six-foot distance from one another; sneeze and cough into one’s elbow; and not shake hands or engage in any unnecessary physical contact. Order Updated Poster >

The Arkansas Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect that the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing now enforces Arkansas’ minimum wage laws. The poster was also updated with new contact information for the Department of Labor and Licensing.  This posting appears on the Arkansas Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Kansas Fair Employment poster has been updated to reflect that the anti-discrimination provisions for sex are inclusive of LGBTQ+, all derivatives of sex, and pregnancy. Age has been clarified to be 40 or more years. Order Updated Poster >

The Kansas Workers’ Compensation poster has been updated with a new web address for employees to request additional information regarding the state’s workers’ compensation law. Order Updated Poster >

The Arkansas Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect that employment certificates are no longer required for employees under the age of 16.  The poster was also updated with new child labor penalties.  A new law changes penalties to not less than $100 and not more than $5,000 for each violation. Order Updated Poster >

The Kansas Human Trafficking poster has been released by the Kansas Office of the Attorney General. A new law requires employers to post a notice in the workplace offering help to victims of human trafficking. The notice must be posted in a prominent and accessible location in the workplace. Order Updated Poster >