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Labor laws within the United States have come a long way since the Organic Act of 1913 was signed under the Taft administration establishing the Department of Labor. One important aspect of many labor laws within the United States is the posting of the employee rights within the workplace where it is accessible to the workforce in which the labor laws apply. Of course, as laws are updated, a new posting is typically required to ensure that the workplace stays compliant with the federal, state or …

Physical labor law posters in the workplace, informing workers of their labor rights are commonplace across the U.S. However, on May 10, 2022, it is likely that the New York governor, Kathy Hochul, will sign a new bill into law, compelling employers to make their posters viewable electronically as well. To remain compliant, employers will either create their own digital solutions or use off-the-shelf electronic posting systems such as eViewer to fulfill legal obligations under the new law. Under …

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way people work. We're moving from a situation where the vast majority of employees perform tasks in commercial premises to one in which many are working from home offices. What's more, the current arrangements could be with us for some time, perhaps even long-term, if COVID-19 comes around for a second or third bite. This change in working practices is forcing employers to ask important questions about how they can stay compliant with current labor laws …