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 Mississippi Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated with additional information. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security updated the poster with information on the availability of unemployment compensation, how to file a claim, and information required when filing a claim. This posting appears on the Mississippi Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Iowa OSHA poster has been updated to clarify that employees can file a complaint with OSHA within 30 days of retaliation or discrimination by an employer for making safety and health complaints or for exercising their rights under the OSH Act. In addition, an employee has the right to copies of their medical records or records of their exposure to toxic and harmful substances or conditions. This posting appears on the Iowa Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) poster has been released by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The new poster summarizes the law, which remains in effect until December 31, 2020, and explains the circumstances under which employees qualify for immediate paid leave due to the COVID-19 emergency.Order Updated Poster >

The Louisiana Earned Income Credit poster has been updated to reflect the 2020 income limits for earned income tax credit. This posting appears on the Louisiana Combination Poster.Order Updated Poster >

The Maine Regulation of Employment poster has been updated with information on the Earned Income Tax Credit. Employees may be eligible for federal and state earned income tax credits. Employees may apply for the tax credits on the employee’s income tax return. This posting appears on the Maine Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated to reflect that an individual eligible for unemployment benefits must register and document their work search activity each week. An individual may seek a waiver from registration if the employer who laid the individual off notifies the unemployment agency in writing. This posting appears on the Michigan Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Illinois ISERRA poster has been updated to clarify the rights, benefits and obligations under ISERRA. The poster clarifies that employers maintain the right to provide greater benefits at their discretion. This posting appears on the Illinois Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Utah OSHA poster has been updated to reflect that employees now have the right to request and participate in a UOSH inspection when there are unsafe or unhealthful conditions in the workplace. Employers and employees may also file a complaint about the state program administration with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This posting appears on the Utah Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit poster has been updated to reflect general information on who qualifies for EITC. The Virginia Department of Social Services updated the EITC poster with general information on qualifications for EITC rather than previous versions which included income limits. This posting appears on the Virginia Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >