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Unemployment Compensation - PA Labor Law Poster Update 2013
Changes announced by the Department of Labor & Industry, Pennsylvania, require employers to update their PA labor law posters. The Office of Unemployment Compensation has issued a new form that requires “Employer Account Number” to be disp
Kansas Labor Law Poster 2013 Update - SB 187
Following changes mandated by the Kansas State Senate Bill No. 187, employers in Kansas will need to update their labor law posters to remain current with the latest posting requirements. We have updated our labor law posters to reflect the … Contin
New Hampshire Labor Law – Employee or Independent Contractor
The New Hampshire legislature has made changes to labor laws related to “Criteria to Establish an Employee or Independent Contractor“. Effective 08/06/2012, the new legislation reduces the number of criteria for determining whether people hire
South Carolina Amendment 2 – Secret Union Voting
Due to expected imminent changes in Secret Union Voting legislation, South Carolina Labor Law posters are on edit hold. However, you can pre-order your labor law posters (please see details below) In 2010, voters in South Carolina overwhelmingly approved
Texas Workers Compensation – TDI Clarifies Posting Requirements for 2012
The Texas Department of Insurance has clarified the date of adoption for New and Amended Rules Relating to Notice and Reporting Requirements for Subscribing and Non-Subscribing Employers; and Rules Relating to Notice of a Texas Labor Code §504.053(b)(2)
Eye Protection and Workplace Safety
When we think of workplace safety and the accidents and injuries that can happen in our work environment, it’s pretty common for us to imagine broken limbs or other physical wounds. But workplace hazards can cause a wide range of … Continue readin
Worker’s Memorial Day 2012 and OSHA’s I2P2 Initiative
Worker’s Memorial Day, April 28, is an international day of remembrance for workers killed, disabled or injured while at work. Also called the International Workers Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day (ICD), the Worker’s Memorial D
Chemical Hazards – Preventing Solvent Exposure
Millions of workers are exposed to some form of chemical solvents on a daily basis in their place of employment. With that exposure comes the risk of health hazards such as organ damage or failure, nervous system damage, cancer, respiratory … Contin
Child Labor Law – Texas Labor Law Poster 2012
Texas state has made changes to its Child Labor Law. Texas’s Child Labor Laws exist to protect children from being employed in occupations, or in a manner, that can be detrimental to a child’s safety, well-being and health. The work … Co
Top Workplace Safety Tips for 2012
The 2012 National Public Health Week, which was commemorated April 2nd to April 8th, encourages companies to take action on some of the top workplace safety tips to keep their employees and customers safe. Productivity losses tend to cost a … Contin