Labor Law Updates

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated to reflect changes on how to file for unemployment benefits. A claim for unemployment benefits can be filed by registering at a Michigan Works Service Center in person, online or by phone. This posting appears on the Michigan Combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) poster has been updated to reflect a new telephone number for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency responsible for enforcing the NLRA.  The poster was also updated with new contact information for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Federal Relay Service. Order Updated Poster >

The New Jersey Family Leave Act poster has been updated to reflect that effective June 30, 2019, the New Jersey Family Leave Act will apply to employers with 30 or more employees. The poster was also updated to clarify how much notice employees must give employers when requesting intermittent or consecutive family leave. Order Updated Poster >

The New Jersey Family Leave Insurance poster has been updated to reflect that effective July 1, 2020, New Jersey law provides up to 12 weeks of family leave insurance benefits.  The poster was also updated to reflect that family leave insurance can be used for leave due to domestic or sexual violence and that employees are permitted up to 56 days of intermittent leave.  The definition of a family member was also updated. Order Updated Poster >

The Maryland Child Labor poster has been updated to reflect that parents or guardians can complete work permit applications.  The employment restrictions for minors 14 and 15 years old have also been expanded. Order Updated Poster >

The Washington Rights as a Worker poster has been updated with information about the new Paid Family and Medical Leave program.  Beginning in 2020, it will allow most employees to receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave for bonding after the birth or placement of a child, an employee’s serious health condition, a serious health condition of a qualifying family member and certain military events.  The poster was also updated with information about the new Equal Pay Opportunity Act.  The law prohibits employers from providing unequal pay or career advancement opportunities based on gender. Order Updated Poster >

The Oregon Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase to $12.50 per hour inside the Portland Metro area, $11.00 per hour in nonurban counties, and $11.25 per hour in the remainder of the state effective July 1, 2019. Order Updated Poster >

The Colorado Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated with additional information and resources on employee misclassification and independent contractor status. The poster was also updated with a new web address that employees can use to file for unemployment insurance benefits. Order Updated Poster >

The Kentucky Fair Employment poster has been updated to include information about the new Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act. The new law prohibits employment discrimination in relation to an employee’s pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Employers are also required to provide reasonable accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Order Updated Poster >

The New York Time Off for Voting poster has been updated to reflect that employees may request up to three hours of paid time off to vote. The poster was also updated to reflect that employees must request the time off to vote not less than two working days before the date of the election. Order Updated Poster >