Free federal labor law posters

Conclusion Over the past few years, despite not having a complete slate of Board members, the NLRB has aggressively pursued a pro-union agenda, increased its outreach to non-union employees, and increased its impact on the non-unionized workforce through its expansive interpretation of employee Section 7 rights. This pro-union agenda is not likely to change now that a full Board has been approved by Congress. If anything, it is likely that the Board will become more aggressive, given that its authority can no longer be questioned due to a shortage of Board members. In light of this, employers must be prepared by taking proactive steps to ensure that their policies and procedures are in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and that they are capable of handling prosecutions, audits and other inquiries from the NLRB. … [Read more...] about A Decade In The Making: What Employers Can Expect From A Fully Staffed NLRB (National Labor Relations Board)

Under the controversial Executive Order 13496 (see the Department of Labor’s fact sheet), federal contractors are faced with the unacceptable alternatives of posting a notice which promotes unionization, and often may be contrary to a federal contractor’s views, or subjecting themselves to sanctions and possible loss of federal contracts. Because of this Hobson’s choice, the Associations argue, the posting requirement compels federal contractors to convey speech they do not support.  … [Read more...] about Federal Contractors Must Continue to Post Notice of Labor Rights, Court Holds

In addition to the above, New Jersey also has posting requirements aimed at specific sectors of the labor force. For example, New Jersey employers associated with the sale, rental, or lease of properties are required to advise of the NJLAD in housing. Employers that provide services to the public—including, but not limited to, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, movie theaters, and shopping centers—must advise patrons of the NJLAD in public accommodations. These businesses should display posters in areas readily accessible to the public (for example, near cash registers). Health care facilities must post notices apprising employees of mandatory overtime restrictions. … [Read more...] about Employer Posting Requirements Under New Jersey Law

Finally, just after the New Year, on January 4, 2017, the New York State Senate introduced a bill which would make it an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer or licensing agency, because of an individual’s status as a victim of domestic violence, to refuse to hire, employ or license the individual, to bar or discharge the individual from employment or to discriminate against the individual in compensation or terms, conditions or privileges of employment. Additionally, the bill provides that it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer to refuse to provide reasonable accommodations to an employee who is known to be a victim of domestic violence.  Similar versions of the bill have been introduced in previous legislative sessions and New York City has already enacted similar protections. … [Read more...] about 2016 New York Employment Law Year In Review

On July 14, 2017, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) reminded all contractors and employers covered by the agency’s nondiscrimination and EEO laws of their posting obligations. According to the OFCCP’s email and website, contractors must prominently post the “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster on their premises. The notice must be displayed in a location “where it can be readily seen by employees and applicants for employment.” The poster provides information on the nondiscrimination and EEO laws and also covers the procedures for filing complaints of violations with the OFCCP. … [Read more...] about OFCCP Reminds Contractors to Display EEO Posters