California Paid Sick Leave Poster

Under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, effective July 1, 2015 all employers in the state of California must provide employees with at least 3 days of paid…

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Massachusetts Domestic Violence Leave Poster Update

Effective August 8, 2014 Massachusetts employers are required to inform employees of their right to unpaid leave under the Act Relative to Domestic Violence or ARDV. This law allows employees…

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Texas Child Labor Laws Poster

Texas Child Labor Laws Poster The Texas Workforce Commission has updated the mandatory Child Labor Laws poster as of January, 2014. The Texas Child Labor Law ensures that a child…

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Illinois Pregnancy Accommodation and Human Rights Poster Update

Effective January 1, 2015 Illinois employers must update their labor law posters and employee handbooks to reflect greater protection for pregnant employees under the Illinois Human Rights Act. On August…

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California Meal Break Update

California meal break laws are among the nation’s most complex and demanding. Although several recent changes provide more flexibility, employees are still entitled to meal breaks that are at least…

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The Basics of Meal and Break Laws

Let’s breakdown the break laws into its three components: Federal law Distinction between break and meal State requirements Isn’t Every Employer Required to Give Every Employee a Coffee Break (even…

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HR Talk: Bulletin Boards

Bulletin boards are essential for the workplace—but when was the last time you really used yours? If you’re having trouble answering this question—or if the cobwebs hanging from the board…

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Comply With Federal Laws with Prominent Hand Washing Posters at Your Workplace

Good health and hygiene are extremely important, especially if your business is related to the healthcare or hospitality industry. There are several state and federal requirements that need to be…

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New Maryland Break Law

The Maryland Healthy Retail Employee Act is the state’s first law requiring meal and rest breaks for workers in certain occupations. The law went into effect on March 1, 2011…

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Parental Discrimination Laws

A recent Chicago case underscores the need for every employer to be familiar with local anti-discrimination ordinances, as well as state and federal law.   An Illinois employer was recently…

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