Labor Law Updates

The Oregon COVID-19 Temporary Standard for Workplaces poster has been released by Oregon OSHA in response to a new temporary rule intended to protect workers from exposure to COVID-19. The new rule requires employers to implement a comprehensive list of risk-reducing measures including physical distancing, enhanced sanitation measures, employee training, and COVID-19 incident response procedures.  Employers are also required to display this poster in a central location where workers can be expected to see it. The law will remain in effect until May 4, 2021, unless revised or repealed before that date. Order Updated Poster >

The District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act During COVID-19 poster has been updated to reflect that the temporary amendments to the District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act to create new job-protected leave for employees for various COVID-19 reasons has been extended through December 31, 2020. Order Updated Poster >

The Maine Regulation of Employment poster has been updated to clarify that the payment of wages may also include the payment of accrued vacation pay and/or Earned Paid Leave if established in company policy or in practice. Order Updated Poster >

The Vermont Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase from $10.96 per hour to $11.75 per hour effective January 1, 2021. The basic wage rate for service and tipped employees will also increase to $5.88 per hour. Order Updated Poster >

The Montana Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the state minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase from $8.65 per hour to $8.75 per hour effective January 1, 2021. Order Updated Poster >

The Iowa Fair Employment poster has been released by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission.  The poster summaries Iowa’s employment discrimination laws and tells employees how to file a complaint with the Commission. Order Updated Poster >

The Ohio Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase from $8.70 per hour to $8.80 per hour effective January 1, 2021 for non-tipped employees, and from $4.35 per hour to $4.40 per hour for tipped employees. Order Updated Poster >

The Florida Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase from $8.56 per hour to $8.65 per hour effective January 1, 2021. The minimum wage for tipped employees will also increase from $5.54 per hour to $5.63 per hour in addition to tips. Order Updated Poster >

The Minnesota Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage rate for large employers will increase from $10.00 per hour to $10.08 per hour and for small employers from $8.15 per hour to $8.21 per hour. Increases are effective on January 1, 2021. Order Updated Poster >

The Arizona Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase from $12.00 per hour to $12.15 per hour effective January 1, 2021. Order Updated Poster >