e-Alert: Monthly Labor Law Posters Updates December 2022

Background

Employment Poster requirements are continuously changing throughout the year. In addition to minimum wage changes, there are often state, local, and industry-specific policy changes that require poster updates. If you have one or more employees, your business is required by law to post a current State and Federal Employment Poster in a central location.

HR Knowledge monitors and tracks employment and labor law postings to keep our clients up to date and in compliance with all posting requirements.

Summary

Below are recent poster changes to help employers ensure they are using the updated version of their employment posters.

• Alaska – The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development has updated their Wage & Hour Act notice. The updated notice reflects an adjustment of the state minimum wage to $10.85/hour, effective January 1, 2023. The poster revision date is November 22, 2022.
• Kentucky – The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Office of Unemployment Insurance has updated their Unemployment Insurance notice. The updated notice reflects a new web address for filing claims and a name and address change for the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, Office of Unemployment Insurance. The poster revision date is November 17, 2022.
• Maine – The Maine Department of Labor has updated their Minimum Wage notice. The updated notice reflects an adjustment of the state minimum wage to $13.80/hour, effective January 1, 2023. The poster revision date is December 7, 2022.
• Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has updated their Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) notice. The updated notice reflects an adjusted contribution rate and benefit amount under the state Paid Family and Medical Leave Act effective January 1, 2023. The poster revision date is November 21, 2022.
• Nebraska – The Nebraska Department of Labor has updated the following notices:
  • Minimum Wage Notice – The updated notice reflects an adjustment of the state minimum wage to $10.50/hour, effective on January 1, 2023. The poster revision date is December 09, 2022.
  • Unemployment Insurance Notice – The updated notice reflects a new web address for filing claims. The poster revision date is December 09, 2022.
• North Carolina – The North Carolina Department of Labor has updated the following notices:
  • Wage and Hour Notice – The updated notice reflects that certain youth employment rules for 14 and 15-year-olds will begin to apply to all youths under 16 years of age, effective January 1, 2024 (unless action is taken by North Carolina General Assembly). The poster revision date is November 14, 2022.
  • OSH “Notice to Employees” – The updated notice reflects that the North Carolina Labor Commissioner has 60 calendar days from the date that the U.S. Department of Labor publishes the final annually adjusted civil penalties to adjust and publish the state penalties in the North Carolina Register. The poster revision date is November 14, 2022.
• Ohio – The Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) has updated their Fair Employment notice. The updated notice reflects a new web address for requesting more information or for assistance in filing a complaint. The poster revision date is December 1, 2022.
• Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has updated their Minimum Wage Law Summary notice. The updated notice reflects additional counties served by the Harrisburg and Scranton District Offices of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Labor Law Compliance. The poster revision date is November 23, 2022.
• South Dakota – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation has updated the following notices:
  • Minimum Wage Notice – The updated notice reflects an adjustment of the state minimum wage from $9.95/hour to $10.80/hour, effective January 1, 2023. The poster revision date is November 16, 2022.
  • Unemployment Insurance Notice – The updated notice reflects the addition of a 711 number for the hearing impaired and changes to the listed Job Service offices. The poster revision date is November 16, 2022.
• Texas – The Texas Workforce Commission Wage and Hour Department, Child Labor Enforcement has updated their Child Labor Laws notice. The updated notice reflects an increase to the age limit a person must be in order to work in sexually oriented businesses. The age requirement is now age 21 (previously age 18). The poster revision date is November 15, 2022.
• Vermont – The Vermont Department of Labor has updated their Minimum Wage notice. The updated notice reflects an adjustment of the state minimum wage from $12.55/hour to $13.18/hour, effective January 1, 2023. The poster revision date is November 22, 2022.

Next Steps for Employers

The HR Knowledge All-In-One poster satisfies the posting requirements for employers of all sizes, including these new postings. Displaying the workplace compliance notices informs your employees about their labor and employment rights. Failure to post required federal and state labor law notices may result in both federal and state fines. If you have any additional questions or concerns about the posting changes, please feel free to reach out to our HR team for guidance.

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