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Wyoming has released a revised Health and Safety on the Job Notice which increases many of the penalty amounts for violations. Mandatory penalties for each of the serious violations have now been increased to a maximum of $12,675 and for optional penalties of up to $12,675 for each non-serious violation. Penalties of up to $12,675 are required for each day during which and employer fails to correct a violation beyond the period set for correction in the notice of violation. Also, an employer who …

Nevada has released a required bulletin which explains the rights and obligations of employees and employers under Nevada's domestic violence leave laws. A bulletin is now required to be posted in a conspicuous place in the workplace explaining the maximum of 160 hours of paid leave in a 12-month period for employees who are victims of domestic violence or have family or household members that are victims of domestic violence.The leave may be used for diagnosis, care or treatment of a health con …

Must employment postings be posted where applicants can see them or just where employees can see them?Some federal postings must be posted where applicants can view them as well as employees. The FMLA, EPPA and EEO notices are examples of postings which must be displayed where applicants can view them. Also, if an employer participates in E-Verify, the employer must post E-Verify postings where applicants can see them. Finally, a few state posters are required to be posted where applicants c …

A Look at Common Scam Letter Tactics Threatening marketing materials stating, "Important Open Immediately" and "Final Notice," which appear to come from governmental agencies get your attention and increase your blood pressure. For some businesses, profit is sweet even if it is the result of deception. Disreputable companies are tough to find too. Most threatening mailers fail to contain a phone number and the P.O. Box listed on the mailer is simply a conduit address. Though many industries ha …

2015 Updates Including: EEOC, Minimum Wage, & Pay TransparencyAre you a federal contractor? According to the EEOC, if your business does business with the federal government, you are most likely a federal contractor under Executive Order 11246. Also, if your company does business with another company who holds direct contracts, you are likely a subcontractor. Recently, several Executive Orders have been executed which add extra responsibilities for federal contractors and subcontractors. The …