Things might still be freezing in the Midwest but that hasn’t slowed down Illinois Legislators who this week moved quickly to back its new governor’s campaign promise. Democratic governor J.B.…
Colorado’s economy is booming thanks to low unemployment and a lot of opportunities in industries as varied as oil and gas exploration/drilling and high-tech centers such as Denver and Boulder.…
In an announcement that could affect close to two thousand city workers and contractors in Denver, CO, a proposal by city officials could raise the minimum wage to $13 an…
The Golden State is usually out ahead of many trends especially when it comes to various labor and employment related issues. One such interesting program that began a pilot program…
Workplace posters are important because they inform workers and employers of their rights and responsibilities. If you own a business or are an employer in Washington state then in addition…
The “Big Boys” of labor posters (OSHA, FLSA, etc) may come from the federal government out of Washington, DC but if you’re an employer in Washington State then you best…
Much has been made of the declining auto industry and of course that’s hit Detroit and Michigan the hardest. However, Michigan is still a vibrant entrepreneurial business environment with legacy…
For most employers who are responsible and care about their businesses and thus their employees’ wellbeing, a lot of laws on the books seem baffling. As most of know, happy…
Connecticut has divided its state labor poster requirements essentially to three different types of employers: Mercantile, Restaurant, and Administrative Regulations. Administrative Regulations is just another way of saying,“Everyone Else.” All…
Discussion of Wages and Whistleblowers In our efforts to make the behemoth and cornucopia that is California labor and employment law a bit more accessible, let’s continue discussing some…
The Golden State. Home to movie stars, Silicon Valley, the farmers that grow up to 80% of our nations produce. Gold Rush, Earthquakes, majestic and towering redwoods! All of these…
There are many posters required by law to be posted at your place of business and the Utah Labor Commission (ULC) a few additional ones including a Workers Compensation poster…