Labor Law Updates

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...

The current worker shortage is putting the squeeze on employers and forcing them to take new measures to run their businesses. For example, many employers are dealing with stagnant hiring and skeleton crews by requesting employees to “volunteer” to work extra hours.

Workplace postings inform employees of their legal rights and responsibilities under federal, state and local regulations. Employee notices also inform employees of their legal rights and responsibilities under federal, state and local regulations.

For most employers, grasping the depth and breadth of workplace postings is challenging. Just when you think you have a handle on the complexities, a law or regulation changes — or a new requirement emerges, such as industry-specific labor law posters.