The state of Texas requires that all employers post labor law information that is accessible to employees within the place of work. These labor law communications often come in the form of a poster, which is placed commonly in the break room or lunchroom. The Texas (TX) Posting Requirements for Employers requires that employers maintain a posting of the most current labor laws available.
I know that it can be a challenge for many employers to adhere to the Texas (TX) Posting Requirements for Employers. These requirements state that employers not only have to post the most current labor laws (which often change without much communication), but the regulations also state that employers need to post these posters in a workplace location that is highly visible to all employees. As such, many employers post the posters in break rooms, where all employees can have access to the posters at any time without feeling as if they have to ask for permission.
In the event that an employer fails to post a labor law poster that is current and in a highly visible spot, the employer may be subject to a $7,500 fine per instance. Thus, it is essential that all employers stay on top of their labor law communications with employees.
According to the Texas (TX) Posting Requirements for Employers, there are several labor laws that are to receive mandatory inclusion on the labor law poster. These laws are: Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Attention to Employees regarding PayDay, Hazard Communication Act, Child Labor Law and the Equal Employment Opportunity.
In addition to communicating these laws, the labor law poster is also important for helping employees receive contact information for state agencies that govern labor laws. In the event that an employee needs to contact a state agency regarding his or her labor law rights, the labor law poster provides a one-stop resource for helping them move forward.
