What You Need to Know About Labor Law Posters

What is a Labor law poster?

They are workplace posters which employers are mandated by law to post in workplaces for their employees to see. Labor law posters usually border on matters pertaining to health care, safety, wage rates, workers’ compensation, and other key employee welfare issues. It is the federal or state government way of ensuring that the employers duly communicates the rights and privileges of employees across to them to reduce cases of workplace exploitation. The common types of labor law posters are minimum wage posters, USERRA, family leaves, anti-discriminatory and many more.

What is the Penalty for defaulting in Labor Law Posters?

Since labor law postings are requirement by various government and agencies, your business may be fined for defaulting in them. while most of these government agencies may not walk door to door checking compliance, you might still run into trouble during a random check or a case of one of your employees reporting you to regulatory agencies. The fine can be as high as $17,000.  It can even be higher if there is an ongoinglawsuit bordering on any of the posters you failed to post. You can lose the ‘good faith’ line of defense when you fail to post the posters. Thus, to stay away from the penalties and fines, the best thing is to contact Labor Law Compliance Center and get an updated poster for your workplace.  

How often do the labor laws actually change?

From time to time, adjustments are made to the required contents of a lawful poster. This changes happen constantly but not on schedule and the employers are not notified directly. On average, about 150 changes are made to the poster annually. With this, it becomes difficult to keep track of the changes. This is where Labor Law Compliance Center comes in. We will worry about the updates, while you focus on your core business values. We will also help you choose updates that concerns you.

Is there a one-stop government agency where one can get all posters?

The answer to this is no. you can only get them singly from about seven different government agencies. But there are labor law poster agencies that offers compiled, updated and laminated posters for your business. This way, you don’t need to post them individually. These agencies will help you decide the posters that are ideal for your business depending on your state.

Is it possible for a business to comply with the labor laws on its own?

Given the rate of modification and the difficulty in deciding which is mandatory and which is not, it can be difficult for a small business to comply completely on its own accord.

The labor law posters don’t have to pose a problem to your business. It was created by the government to protect your employers, not to add to your expenses. Just allow a suitable professional to handle it for you.