Just about any time you turn on the news or open a newspaper, you’ll see or read something about new laws going into effect or revisions being made. Law makers are always behind closed doors writing new policy or introducing a new bill. Labor laws can change quite frequently, sometimes several times throughout the year. It can be difficult for small businesses, let alone any business to keep up with the latest lawmaker changes. All states require that businesses with employees post both federal and state labor law posters on premise to be in compliance with the law.
There are plenty of online resources that can help you stay current on labor laws. Checking out your state’s official website or board of labor site can be a great place to start. Many states, such as Texas and Ohio have online tools that make it easy for business owners to regulate licenses, permits and fees. These sites will typically give you information on what labor law posters are required for your business and industry. Labor law posters vary by state and sector.
Once you know what state and federal labor law posters you need, determine how you’ll display them in your office. Many employers choose to put them in break areas, where employees clock in and out or near employee entrances or exits. Copies of this information can be housed in the human resource department, but just remember that all labor law posters need to be in plain view of employees. It’s also a good idea to conduct new-hire training or provide employee handbooks that cover off the labor laws, safety and training programs and other pertinent information. Handbooks and programs should be moderated and updated regularly.
Although some labor law posters are available for free download, typically you would have to download a bunch of individual notices. The easier way to do it is to purchase a combination state and federal poster, which has all information in one easy to read location. In addition, you are able to sign-up for programs which keep you up to date on all the latest revisions and compliance updates. Email reminders are sent when new laws pass, so you never have to worry about checking government websites for updates. It’s the easiest, most cost effective and most hassle free way to go. Business owners can only truly protect themselves when they are fully insured and meet full compliance with both state and federal labor laws.
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