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Federal Law Poster

September 15th, 2006 Posted by Jolie

Did you know that federal law states that all employers must post a Federal Law Poster in an area that is visible and accessible to employees so that they can be informed of their labor law rights? A lunch room or a break room is usually a good choice. The Federal Law Poster includes federal labor law notices that are mandated by the Federal Government

Here’s a basic rundown of all the notices included. The Federal Law Poster explains Equal Opportunity Employment, Federal Minimum Wage, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and OSHA’s Job Safety and Health Protection Act. And I don’t want to forget the newest addition—the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

Before we talk a little bit more in depth about USERRA, I did want to mention that the Federal Law Poster changes frequently. And it’s the law to have a current one posted. Regardless, it’s probably a good idea for both employers and employees to have the most current labor laws at hand.

So, let’s talk about that new addition to the Federal Law Poster, USERRA. The federal USERRA poster has been added, which veterans—or anyone who employs veterans for that matter—will find particularly interesting. This poster helps vets understand employee eligibility and job entitlements, employer obligations, benefits, and remedies under the Act. The law itself is intended to encourage non-career uniformed service so America can benefit from the protection of those people. Basically, it allows our country to be served by qualified people while also allowing public and private businesses the opportunity to depend on those same individuals.

I hope you’ve learned something here about the Federal Law Poster. I’ll be sure to keep you updated if I hear of anything else.