Are Your Labor Laws Up To Date?

State	Date of Last Change
Arizona	10/26/11	Minimum Wage The Arizona Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage rate from $7.35 per hour to $7.65 per hour effective January 1, 2012.
		MRSA/Spinal Meningitis/TB 07/26/11 - The Arizona Work Exposure to MRSA poster has been updated to reflect a change to the time period for reporting exposure of MRSA, spinal meningitis or TB to an employer (from 10 to 30 days) and the time period for an employee to be diagnosed with MRSA (from 10 to 15 days). Minimum Wage 10/25/10 – The Arizona Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase from $7.25 per hour to $7.35 per hour effective January 1, 2011
California	12/06/11	Fair Employment The California Fair Employment poster has been updated to reflect a new protected category. The poster clarifies that discrimination on the basis of gender, gender identity and gender expression is prohibited in employment. FMLA (Notice A & B) 12/06/11 - The California FMLA (Notice A and B) posters have been updated to reflect that an employer may not interfere with, restrain or deny leave to eligible workers under the California FMLA and pregnancy disability leave law. It also prohibits employers from terminating health care coverage due to her disability by pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition. Workers' Compensation 08/30/10 - The California Workers' Compensation poster has been updated to reflect extensive changes made due to recently amended Medical Provider Network (MPN) and employee information regulations. Some additional rewording was also made to the poster. Employers are required to update this "Notice to Employees" poster by October 8, 2010 to comply with the amended regulations. This is a mandatory change. OSHA 3/03/10 - The California OSHA poster has been updated to reflect additional information for employees. The California Department of Industrial relations had added a free worker information hotline phone number to the poster and made address changes to the headquarter and district offices. This is a mandatory change.
Colorado	12/12/11	Minimum Wage The Colorado Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage rate. Effective January 1, 2012, the minimum wage rate will increase from $7.36 per hour to $7.64 per hour for non-tipped employees and from $4.34 per hour to $4.62 per hour for tipped employees, according to the Colorado Division of Labor.
		Unemployment Insurance 06/09/11 - The Colorado Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated to reflect that unemployed individuals can file for unemployment insurance benefits online. The poster was also updated with new agency phone numbers. Fair Employment 03/09/11 – The Colorado Fair Employment poster has been updated to reflect the inclusion of “transgender status” under sexual orientation as a protected class in employment, housing and public accommodation. Minimum Wage 10/25/10 - The Colorado Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage rate. Effective January 1, 2011, the minimum wage rate will increase from $7.24 per hour to $7.36 per hour for non-tipped employees and from $4.22 per hour to $4.34 per hour for tipped employees, according to the Colorado Division of Labor Minimum
Connecticut	03/28/12	Fair Employment The Connecticut Fair Employment poster has been updated to reflect that Connecticut law prohibits discrimination on the basis of civil union status in employment, housing and public accommodations, and credit transactions. There was also a physical address change to the administrative office of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Paid Sick Leave 11/18/11 - New law requires certain Connecticut employers to notify employees of the new Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law. Employers may satisfy this notification requirement by posting this poster in English and Spanish. Only certain employers are required to notify employees of this new law. Generally, it only applies to employers who have employees in certain service industries and who are non-exempt (hourly) employees from the FLSA.
District of Columbia	03/30/11	Right to Breastfeed The District of Columbia, Office of Human Rights has released a new poster regarding the right to breastfeed in the workplace. The poster provides a summary of the rights of women to breastfeed their children, employer responsibilities and how an employee can file a claim if she is being discriminated against under the Act. Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act 11/05/10 –The District of Columbia, Office of Wage-Hour created a new poster for employers to post regarding the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008. The Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act requires employers to provide paid leave to employees for illnesses and absences associated with domestic violence or sexual abuse. The new poster provides information about employee eligibility under the law; including valid reasons for leave and employee rights and benefits.
Florida	10/17/11	Minimum Wage The Florida Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the state minimum wage. The state minimum wage will increase from $7.31 per hour to $7.67 per hour effective January 1, 2012. The minimum wage for tipped employees will also be increased from $4.29 per hour to $4.65 per hour in addition to tips. Minimum Wage 05/06/11 - The Florida Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the state minimum wage. The state minimum wage will increase from $7.25 per hour to $7.31 per hour effective June 1, 2011. The minimum wage for tipped employees will also be increased from $4.23 per hour to $4.29 per hour, in addition to tips. Workers’ Compensation 03/01/11 - The Florida Workers’ Compensation poster has been updated to reflect a clarification of when an employee may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Minimum Wage 10/14/10 - The Florida Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect that on January 1, 2011, the minimum wage in Florida will remain unchanged. The current Florida minimum wage rate will remain the same as the federal rate of $7.25 per hour.
Georgia	06/02/11	E-Verify & Right To Work On May 13, 2011, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed The Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011. The law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2011, requires public employers to obtain affidavits from contractors (and any subcontractors and sub-subcontractors) stating that they are enrolled in and use E-Verify. The law also requires private employers with more than ten employees to use E-Verify for new hires. It goes into effect for employers with 500 or more employees on January 1, 2012, for employers with 499 to 100 employees on July 1, 2012, and for employers with 99 to 11 employees on July 1, 2013
Hawaii	04/03/12	OSHA Poster The Hawaii OSHA poster has been updated to reflect that Hawaii’s Occupational Safety and Health state program excludes coverage of employees working on military installations. OSHA Poster 02/09/12 - The Hawaii OSHA poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the civil penalty amounts for violations of the law. Employers who have received orders or citations for a serious violation of any standard or rule may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $7,700 (previously $7,000) for each violation, and an employer who repeatedly violates the law may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $77,000 (previously $70,000). Recommended best practice compliance date; 03/09/2012
Illinois	10/31/11	Workers’ Compensation The Illinois Workers’ Compensation poster has been updated to reflect that if an employer notifies an employee that it has an approved Preferred Provider Program (PPP) for workers’ compensation medical assistance, the PPP counts as one of the two choices of medical providers.
Indiana	04/26/12	Smoking Prohibited 04/26/12 - Indiana recently passed a law that prohibits smoking in most public places and places of employment. Employers must post signs inside their facilities that read "Smoking is Prohibited by State Law." This is a mandatory poster. No Smoking 8 Feet From Entrance 04/26/12 - Indiana recently passed a law that prohibits smoking in most public places and places of employment. Employers are required to post no smoking signs at entrances. Sign must read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance." This is a mandatory poster. Smoking Allowed 04/26/12 - Indiana recently passed a law that prohibits smoking in most public places and places of employment. Smoking is permitted in certain workplaces, for example bars and taverns. Employers must post "Smoking is Allowed in this Establishment" signs if the new law permits smoking. This is a mandatory poster. Fair Employment 03/12/12 - The Indiana Civil Rights Commission has clarified that employees are protected under State and Federal law from discrimination on the basis of denying a reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability or an employee with deeply held religious beliefs.
Kansas	05/17/11	Workers’ Compensation The Kansas Workers’ Compensation poster has been updated to reKSect significant changes that were recently made to the Kansas Workers’ Compensation Act. The poster revises the time limits when an employee may file a claim, conditions to be met when providing the claim orally or in writing, and benefits included when paid by the insurance carrier or self-insurance program. No Smoking 05/03/10 - The Kansas No Smoking sign has been updated to reflect the new Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act which takes effect July 1, 2010. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Indoor Clean Air Division has created a specific poster for workplaces, bars and restaurants indicating that smoking is prohibited by state law. This is a mandatory change.
Louisiana	02/08/12	Earned Income The Louisiana Earned Income Credit poster has been updated to reflect the 2012 income limits for eligibility and notice of the elimination of the advance payments of the Earned Income Tax Credit to workers after December 31, 2010 Child Labor 09/22/11 - The Louisiana Child Labor poster has been updated to clarify the allowable hours and industries youths 14 and 15 years of age are permitted to work outside of school hours. Child Labor 08/23/11 - The Louisiana Child Labor poster has been updated to reflect changes to the restricted work hours and work days for minors under the age of 16 during the summer beginning on June 1 to Labor Day. Earned Income 01/27/11 - The Louisiana Earned Income Credit poster has been updated to reflect the 2011 income limits for eligibility, and notice of the elimination of the advance payments, of the earned Income Tax Credit to workers after December 31,2010. Sickle Cell Trait Discrimination, Genetic Discrimination, Age Discrimination 07/01/10 - The Louisiana Discrimination posters have been updated to reflect additional information. The Louisiana Workforce Commission has added that "if you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights" with a phone and web contact. Earned Income 1/22/10 – The Louisiana Earned Income Credit poster has been updated to reflect the 2010 Earned Income Tax limits and the temporary increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit for workers with three or more qualifying children provided under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This is a mandatory change.
Maine	02/08/12	Whistleblower Protection The Maine Whistleblower’s Protection Act poster has been updated to reflect a change to the Maine Human Rights Commission phone number and the TTY access number for obtaining information or filing a complaint. Minimum Wage 09/27/12 - The Maine Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect changes made concerning the treatment of tips that are pooled and split among service employees. Employees may be required to pool their tips to be divided evenly among service employees only. Child Labor 09/27/11 - The Maine Child Labor poster has been updated to reflect a change to the child labor restrictions during the school year. It extends the hours a student may work when school is in session, and amends the hours which a student may work on the day preceding a scheduled school day. Unemployment Insurance 01/19/11 - The Maine Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated to reflect clarification on when an employee is eligible for partial unemployment insurance benefits. This is a mandatory change. Workers' Compensation 08/04/10 - The Maine Workers' Compensation poster has been updated to reflect that it is against the law for employers to misclassify employees as independent contractors for the purpose of avoiding workers' compensation insurance, unemployment coverage, or other employer paid taxes and withholdings. This is a mandatory change.
Maryland	07/22/11	Health Insurance The Maryland Health Insurance Coverage poster has been updated to reflect a clarification that an employee or other member of an employee’s family may be eligible to continue to be covered by the employer’s health insurance policy if the employee quits or was terminated for a reason other than for cause.
Massachusetts	08/01/11	Unemployment Insurance The Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated to reflect a change in the schedule of assigned days when filing a claim by telephone through the Teleclaim Center.
Michigan	12/21/11	Child Labor The Michigan Child Labor poster has been updated to reflect that a minor 16 years of age and over may not work more than 24 hours in 1 week if they are a student in school and school is in session.
		Child Labor 07/07/11 - The Michigan Child Labor poster has been updated to reflect a transfer of authority from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department of Education.
Missouri	07/01/11	Fair Employment The Missouri Fair Employment poster has been updated to reflect an additional listing of discriminatory practices and additional information on filing a complaint. Child Labor 6/2/10 - The Missouri Child Labor poster has been released by the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards. The Missouri Child Labor poster is required of employers who employ youth under the age of 16 and addresses work certificates, the unacceptable types of work and workplaces, and the acceptable hours of work. This is a mandatory change. Workers Comp 1/05/10 - The Missouri Workers' Compensation poster has been updated with additional information regarding steps to be taken when an injury occurs and includes more benefits information for an injured employee. The poster was also reformatted with a new layout. This is a mandatory change.
Montana	11/18/11	Minimum Wage The Montana Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect the new minimum wage of $7.65 per hour effective January 1, 2012. This is a mandatory change to a recommended poster. Minimum Wage 12/13/10 - The minimum wage rate will increase from $7.25 per hour to $7.35 per hour.
Nevada	10/05/11	Fair Employment The Nevada Fair Employment poster has been updated to reflect that it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an individual because of their gender identity or expression. Minimum Wage 07/01/11 - The Nevada Minimum Wage poster has been updated with the new minimum wage rates. Effective July 1, 2010, the minimum wage for employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers increased from $6.66 per hour to $7.25 per hour and the minimum wage for employees who do not receive health benefits increased from $7.55 per hour to $8.25 per hour. This is a mandatory change.
New Jersey	11/07/11	Recordkeeping A new law requires employers to post a notice that explains an employer’s recordkeeping obligations under state law. Employers must keep records regarding wages, benefits, and taxes. This is a new mandatory posting for the state of New Jersey. Payment of Wages 06/17/11 - The New Jersey Payment of Wages poster has been updated to reflect additional provisions granted to the Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. If the Commissioner determines that an employer has knowingly failed to maintain and report all records required by law regarding wages, benefits, and taxes and, as a result, has failed to pay employees what they are afforded by law, the Commissioner can suspend an employer's license to conduct business. This is a mandatory change.
Ohio	10/05/11	Minimum Wage The Ohio Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect a new minimum wage rate effective January 1, 2012. The Ohio minimum wage rate will increase from $7.40 per hour to $7.70 per hour for those employers whose gross is in excess of $283,000 per year (minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $3.70 to $3.85 per hour plus tips). Minimum Wage 10/15/10 - The Ohio Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage rate. Effective January 1, 2011, the minimum wage rate will increase from $7.30 per hour to $7.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and from $3.65 per hour to $3.70 per hour for tipped employees, plus tips, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce.
Oklahoma	08/26/11	Workers' Compensation The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation poster has been updated to reflect various changes to Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system. Among other changes, the new law expands the ombudsman and mediation program and now requires any person receiving temporary disability benefits to notify their employer within seven days of any change to their income or employment status.
Oregon	11/11/11	Family Leave The Oregon Family Leave poster has been updated to clarify that an employee can take family leave for a serious health condition for the same-gender domestic partner or parent or child of a same-gender domestic partner with a serious health condition. Minimum Wage 11/04/11 - The Oregon Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect a new minimum wage rate effective January 1, 2012. The Oregon minimum wage rate will increase from $8.50 per hour to $8.80 per hour. Minimum Wage 11/19/10 - The Oregon Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase to the minimum wage. Effective January 1, 2011, the minimum wage rate will increase from $8.40 per hour to $8.50 per hour. Family Leave 4/12/10 - The Oregon Family Leave poster has been updated to reflect a correction to the Oregon Military Family Leave information. The Oregon Department of Labor and Industries has clarified the eligibility that workers must work for an employer an average of at least 20 hours per week and the 180 day calendar period immediately preceding the leave does not apply to the Oregon Military Family Leave. This is a mandatory change.
South Carolina	08/10/11	Labor Law Abstract The South Carolina Labor Law Abstract poster has been updated to reflect that E-Verify is now mandatory and must be used to verify the eligibility of new employees. The law goes in effect on January 1, 2012. OSHA 08/10/11 - The South Carolina OSHA poster has been updated with new information on how state and local government employees may file an OSHA complaint. Labor Law Abstract 07/09/11 - The South Carolina Labor Law Abstract poster has been updated to reflect a change to the Payment of Wages Act. The South Carolina Payment of Wages Act indicates that "employers must also give employees an itemized statement showing gross pay and all deductions made each pay period and maintain records of wages paid for three years.
Tennessee	04/09/12	Workers' Compensation The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation poster has been updated to reflect that all construction employers must carry workers’ compensation unless they are specifically exempted.
Texas	04/03/12	Child Labor The Texas Child Labor poster has been updated to reflect some revisions/rewording to the prohibited occupations for 14 through 17 year old children and the addition of prohibited occupations that apply only under state law. This is a mandatory change to a recommended poster.
Utah	08/02/11	Unemployment Insurance The Utah Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated to reflect that unemployment insurance specifically provides payments to qualified workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and are able, available, and seeking full-time work. The poster also indicates that the Department of Workforce Services is a no fee service available online or by phone. Some changes were also made to the addresses and phone numbers of the state employment centers.
Vermont	11/07/11	Minimum Wage Minimum Wage poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the state minimum wage. The state minimum wage was increased to $8.46 an hour effective January 1, 2012. The basic wage for tipped employees also increased to $4.10 an hour, with a maximum tip credit allowance of $4.36 an hour. Minimum Wage 10/16/10 - The Vermont Minimum Wage has been updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage. The Vermont Department of Labor has increased the minimum wage from $8.06 per hour to $8.15 per hour effective January 1, 2011. This is a mandatory change.
Washington	03/21/11	Workers' Compensation The Washington State Workers’ Compensation poster for Employers Insured through the State has been updated to reflect that a registered domestic partner may also receive a pension as a death benefit if a worker dies. Unemployment Insurance 2/15/11 - The Washington State Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated to reflect a web address change when applying for unemployment benefits.
Wisconsin	12/21/11	Child Labor The Wisconsin Child Labor poster has been updated to reflect certain occupations minors under 14 years of age are allowed to work subject to the same hour and day restrictions as minors who are 14 or 15 years of age.
		Child Labor 07/01/11 - The Wisconsin Child Labor poster has been updated to reflect that state and federal laws permit minors under the age of 16 to work except they may not be employed during hours of required school attendance. The maximum hours of work chart on the poster is limited to 14 and 15 year-old minors. The revised poster also covers the minimum wage for minors of $7.25 per hour, and the “opportunity wage” of $5.90 per hour for the first 90 days of employment. Fair Employment 08/30/11 – The Wisconsin Fair Employment poster has been updated to reflect a new protected category against discrimination. Wisconsin's Equal Rights Division has added employees and job applicants who decline to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious or political matters can't be discriminated against. No Smoking 7/12/10 - The Wisconsin Smoke-Free Air Law, was recently signed into law and is effective immediately. Governor Jim Doyle signed the legislation to make public places, including restaurants and other indoor workplaces, smoke-free. The comprehensive smoking ban, prohibits smoking in workplaces in Wisconsin. Employers are required to post "no smoking" signs. Unemployment Insurance 4/15/10 - The Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated to reflect that a current/valid mailing address must be provided to receive important documents about a claim for unemployment benefits and to make sure the claimant has notified the post office of any recent changes to the claimants address. The agency has also updated the online application web page address and the web page for a complete listing of telephone service numbers and where to obtain additional information. This is a mandatory change. Family Medical Leave 1/29/10 - The Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act poster was updated to reflect additional leave rights for employees. Employees are entitled to up to 2 weeks of leave to care for a parent of a domestic partner with a serious health condition. This is a mandatory change.