Labor Law Updates

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently stated that the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster will be revised due to several executive orders issued by the president. While the official release date has not yet been announced, employers should prepare to replace existing posters once the updated poster becomes available.

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.

Employers across the country are facing a new wave of rules that could reshape how they schedule and manage hourly workers. Fair workweek regulations — also known as predictive scheduling laws — are no longer just a buzzword in HR circles. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transformed the modern workplace — from recruiting and AI hiring tools that screen resumes in microseconds, to algorithm-driven performance reviews and employee monitoring systems. But with this AI landscape comes growing concerns about fairness, transparency and individual privacy.

Hiring teens for after-school, summer, or part-time jobs can be a great way to build your team — but it also comes with legal responsibilities. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), along with state-specific child labor laws, sets clear guidelines around hiring minors.