Federal Labor Law Posters
OSHA Job Safety and Health Protection Labor Law
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH ACT), administered by the
Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), regulates safety and health conditions in most private industry
workplaces (except those in industries, such as transportation and mining,
which are regulated under other statutes). In general, the Act covers
all employers and their employees in the 50 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. Coverage is provided either directly
by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or
by an OSHA-approved state job safety and health plan. Employees of the
U.S. Postal Service also are covered.
Family Medical Leave Act
Labor Law
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides a means for employees
to balance their work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave
for certain reasons. The Act is intended to promote the stability and
economic security of families as well as the nation’s interest in
preserving the integrity of families.
Employee Polygraph
Protection Act Labor Law
The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) applies to most private employers.
The law does not cover federal, state and local governments. The EPPA
prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests, either
for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment.
Fair Labor Standards
Act Labor Law (Minimum Wage)
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prescribes minimum wage and overtime
pay standards as well as recordkeeping and child labor standards for most
private and public employment, including work conducted in the home. The
Wage and Hour Division of the Employment Standards Administration (ESA)
administers this Act.
Equal Employment
Opportunity is the Law
Every employer covered by the non-discrimination and EEO laws is required
to post on its premises the poster, "Equal Employment Opportunity
is the Law." The notice must be posted prominently, where it can
be readily seen by employees and applicants for employment. The notice
provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints
of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs (OFCCP).
State Labor Law Resource
Connecticut Minimum Wage
Informs employees of their Minimum Wage Rates and also their rights under
Connecticut's Wage and Hour
Alabama Child Labor
The Alabama Child Labor Law was enacted to protect working minors. The
law prohibits youths from working in occupations or places of employment
which could be harmful to their health or moral well-being. By regulating
the hours during which youths are allowed to work, the law ensures minors
sufficient time to take advantage of their educational opportunities.
Alaska Child Labor
Alaska’s child labor laws protect your health and future welfare,
and protect you from unsafe activities or exploitation while working.
Connecticut
Electronic Monitoring
Pursuant to the requirements of Public Act 98-142, An Act Requiring Notice
to Employees of Electronic Monitoring by Employers, state employees should
recognize that their work activities and communications may be subject
to electronic monitoring.
Hawaii
Unemployment Compensation Insurance
Unemployment insurance is a program administered by the Unemployment Insurance
Division of the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The
purpose of this program is to provide temporary financial assistance to
workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who meet
the requirements of the Hawaii Employment Security Law. Unemployment insurance
benefits are paid as a matter of legal entitlement and past employment,
and not on the basis of need.
Alaska
OSHA - Health and Safety Protection
The Occupational Safety and Health Section enforces state occupational
safety and health regulations. This section provides consultative services
and training to public and private sector employers and employees. The
programs administered include Voluntary Protection Program (VPP); Safety
and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP); National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP); Asbestos Certification
Program; Hazardous Paint Program, and the Blaster Certification Program.
Alaska
Unemployment Insurance
Alaska’s Employment Security Tax requires employers to pay unemployment
insurance taxes. For unemployment insurance tax purposes, an employer
is, any person, firm corporation, or other type of organization who hires
individuals to perform services for them is an employer. In addition,
you are an employer if you have employees and acquire a business, are
a non-profit organization, form a joint venture, are a political subdivision,
merge or affiliate to create a new entity, or elect coverage of excluded
employment.
Alaska
Workers' Compensation Insurance
The Alaska Workers' Compensation Act requires each employer having one
or more employees in Alaska to obtain workers' compensation insurance,
unless the employer has been approved as a self insurer.
Alaska
Sexual Harassment
The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is the state agency which
enforces the Alaska Human Rights Law. The Commission consists of seven
persons appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. The
Commission employs a staff and maintains an office in Anchorage. The Commission
has statewide powers and accepts complaints from all regions of the state.
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