2009 Labor Law Posters

October 22nd, 2008 Posted by Derrick

2009 Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines

October 13th, 2008 Posted by Jolie

Utah Minimum Wage Increase

August 11th, 2008 Posted by Cara

On July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage increased by 70 cents from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour. Like the minimum wage in several other states, the Utah minimum wage also increased to $6.55 per hour.

 

Unlike the other states, such as Oklahoma, Maryland and South Dakota, Utah doesn’t automatically add the increase to its state minimum wage. The Utah Labor Commission must (more…)

Free July Seminars on Updated Federal Laws

July 4th, 2008 Posted by Amelia

 The U. S. Department of Labor is sponsoring a series of free seminars on updated labor laws for employers in July 2008.

 

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) of the U.S. Department of Labor provides training to federal supply and service contractors and subcontractors. Topics covered include the agency’s equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Federal contractors are subject to more stringent anti-discrimination regulations than other employers. In many cases, those regulations apply to all divisions of a company, not just those holding federal contracts. Most of the seminars are scheduled for a half day.

 

The Department of Labor takes a proactive approach in training employers, especially those with new federal contracts, in the requirements they face under the law.

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July 1, 2008 Minimum Wage Increases in 5 States

July 1st, 2008 Posted by Amelia

Five states increased their minimum wages effective July 1, 2008. They include: Illinois, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky and Nevada.

 

In Illinois, the state minimum wage increased 25 cents from $7.50 to $7.75 per hour. This is the second step in a 3-tiered increase. The state minimum wage will increase again in 2009. The law applies to any employer with 4 or more workers who are not family members.  More details here.

 

Michigan’s minimum wage also increased 25 cents per hour from $7.15 to $7.40.  The state minimum wage has risen nearly $2.00 since 2005, despite sluggish job growth, problems for the automotive industry and the loss of a number of major employers. The law applies to employers with 2 or more workers. More details here.

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