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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed what we perceive as dangerous work or essential workers. Healthcare professionals have been rightly recognized as the heroes in the health emergency that continues to take the world by storm. Yet, other workers - such as those in grocery stores, warehouses, and public transport - have been exposed to risk levels that they had not foreseen or prepared for. Nonetheless, these key workers were also the ones who kept the Nation running through the deadly waves of Co …

A brief introduction to labor law posters Labor law posters are detailed, instructive, informative posters, which are required to provide employees with information about legislation relating to employee rights, options and responsibilities. There are currently over 2,000 labor law posters in use across the US and Canada. If you’re setting up a business, or you run a company, it’s critical to understand the regulations and rules related to displaying labor law posters. Labor law post …

An introduction to the Family Medical Leave Act The Family Medical Leave Act, also known as the FMLA, is a labor law, which requires covered employers to provide employees with leave in the event of serious family or health issues. Leave is unpaid, but jobs must be protected. Examples of scenarios in which employees may take leave under the FMLA include pregnancy, adoption, family illness and military leave. The Family Medical Leave Act does not apply to all employers and employees in the US. Th …

The pandemic has changed many aspects of the workplace for employers and employees. Due to Covid-19, more people are finding themselves working from home, and this looks set to continue for the foreseeable future. Here is a selection of the statistics that prove it beyond doubt: 25% of Americans will work remotely in 2021 42% of the labor force is currently working from home full-time Only 26% of US citizens are working from traditional business premises There are more than 50 million freelance …

2020 has certainly been a year full of challenges in the workplace. Indeed, the stricter and ever-changing social distance and hygiene rules put into action in workplaces have reminded us of just how important ongoing awareness of labor laws through the poster system is. A topic you can read more about, below. Labor law posting compliance is more than important. It is essential for two reasons. The first of these it's that it is a legal responsibility that all employers must meet. One that can i …