Labor law posters can have some changes this year depending on
the amendments in regulation at both federal and state level. The posters are mandatory to display at some
places inside the organization premises. These 3 feet by 2 feet posters help to
create awareness among employees about their work environment regulations,
restrictions and rights. Thus, the organization must provide an environment
that is comfortable for the employees to work in.
The labor law posters 2013, which will be the
updated version of the posters from last year, are supervised and mandated by
the OSHA just like law posters in other departments. The 2013 posters may see a
variety of changes on the state basis, but no major changes at the federal
level are expected.
Some
of the confirmed changes for 2013 are:
- Minimum wage act in Florida (2013 – State level)
- Fair employment act Massachusetts
- Criteria to Establish an Employer or Independent Contractor act – New Hampshire
There are also many other laws which are still
under consideration and amendments in them are not yet fixed. Many of the laws
are at the federal level and some of them at the state level. The changes in
these laws must be reflected properly in the labor law posters 2013.
The changes such as in Florida for minimum wage will require that the
state minimum wage rate must be adjusted annually. It is based on the changes
in the consumer price index (CPI). The state agency has indicated a minimum
wage rate in Florida will increase to $7.79 per hour for the non-tipped workers
and to $4.77 for tipped workers effective from 1st January, 2013.
Similarly, the state of Louisiana can expect an updated earned income
credit policy which will mean this will affect the tax policy. Such changes are
important so bussinesses must bring this to notice of employees regarding these
laws.
The labor law posters 2013 can vary from state
to state with time as the implementation of the amendments to the laws can vary
from late December to early February. However, the Federal changes will be
decided in January 2013 which every organization must reflect clearly in their
labor law posters 2013 on the company grounds. These changes help the employees
stay updated with labor laws and have complete and thorough knowledge about
their rights and privileges. The updated laws are to ensure
that the employees will live a comfortable life with the payment and the
working environment.