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Must Labor Law Posters Be Displayed Where Job Applicants Can See Them? Some workplace notices must be accessible to both employees and job applicants. Federal notices with applicant-related posting requirements include the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) notice, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) notice, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) general notice for covered employers. Employers participating in E-Verify must also follow applicable E-Verify notice display requireme …

Federal Contractor NLRA Poster: Employee Rights and Posting Requirements Federal contractors and subcontractors may be required to display a workplace notice informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Executive Order 13496 established this requirement for covered federal contracts, and the U.S. Department of Labor implemented it through 29 CFR Part 471. The requirement became effective in June 2010 and remains an important consideration for employers perfo …

COBRA Premium Subsidy: 2009 ARRA Changes and Current Rules The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) introduced temporary financial assistance to help eligible workers maintain health insurance coverage after involuntary job loss during the Great Recession. One of the law's important provisions was a temporary 65% reduction in COBRA continuation coverage premiums for qualifying individuals. The 2009 ARRA COBRA premium subsidy has expired and is no longer available. However, the u …

ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Notice: Employer Requirements The Affordable Care Act (ACA) established Health Insurance Marketplaces to help individuals and families compare and obtain qualifying health insurance coverage. Under Section 18B of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered employers must provide employees with a written Notice of Coverage Options informing them about the Health Insurance Marketplace and certain health coverage choices. This notice requirement began in 2013 and r …

Minimum Wage Changes: Federal and State Labor Law History Minimum wage laws have been an important part of employment policy in the United States for decades. Federal, state, and local governments establish wage requirements that can affect employers, employees, payroll practices, and workplace posting obligations. During 2014, lawmakers across the country debated proposals to increase minimum wages. Some states adopted scheduled wage increases, while others established systems for adjusting min …