Labor Law Updates

As of September 30, 2025, the penalty for failing to post the EEOC 'Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal' posting will increase to $698. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the increase today in the Federal Register.

Awareness and education are key components in the fight against human trafficking. In recent years, many states, along with a handful of smaller jurisdictions and the federal government, have taken steps to increase awareness by requiring the display of human trafficking posters in certain businesses.

Labor law compliance is more complicated than many small businesses realize — especially when it comes to workplace posting requirements. While some employers may be unaware of all the federal, state and local rules, others assume that hanging a few posters in the breakroom once a year is enough.

Are labor law posters required? It’s a question that comes up a lot with certain businesses, where they assume they’re exempt from the requirements. This Q&A article addresses a handful of possible scenarios, and whether or not workplace postings still apply.

As a responsible business owner, maintaining a safe, productive workplace is essential - but rising concerns about violence have prompted many employers to revisit their policies, especially regarding weapons. Because federal law does not directly address firearms in private workplaces, employers must rely on state-specific laws to understand what’s allowed and how to remain compliant.