Labor Law Updates

When it comes to mandatory workplace postings, there’s no “one-stop-shop” to visit or “free lunch” to be had. To meet all federal, state and legal posting requirements, and to stay current with recent labor law changes, you need to look beyond your workers’ comp provider and the government.

Whether it’s new laws being passed … or existing laws being amended or repealed … the result is the same. Employers can expect changes, lots of changes, to labor law posting requirements. Don’t make the mistake of thinking posting compliance is a once-a-year-event. To stay current and compliant, you need to be aware of changes as they occur week to week, month to month – and act on these changes promptly.

In the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the controversial issue of weapons in the workplace is once again a hotly debated topic. If you’re a business owner without a clearly defined weapon-free workplace policy, you might find yourself dealing with employees who feel the need to carry a gun for protection while on the job.

When Donald Trump became President, he and the new Republican administration promised a decrease — or even rollback — of federal employment laws and regulations. But has federal deregulation eased the compliance burden? Surprisingly, the answer is no. When federal activity slows, states and cities step in to fill the gaps.

Businesses everywhere struggle to maintain labor law posting compliance. Labor law postings are mandated by both federal and state governments with some states requiring up to 20 posters. It’s not something business owners can just display and forget; postings change regularly.