Labor laws 101: Correct way of posting notices for employees’ protection

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Companies post information on employees’ bulletin boardsoften. Employees don’t really pay attention to them so much though. Either theybriefly read them or simply walk pass them. Reality is they should read thesenotices from time to time regarding important labor laws.
Most of these labor laws postings are overlooked but theyare apparently mandated for obvious display by the federal and stategovernments. They require their contact numbers, content and details printed onthe posters so employees can contact them directly if there are any concerns orcomplaints. These pinpoint basically the protection of the employees working indifferent companies.
Labor Laws 101
There are several state and federal laws that states severalrequirements and prohibitions on companies. Employers are responsible to postvarious government labor laws notices in the workplace. There are severalcompanies who neglect to do so. The bulletin boards posts information regardingemployees’ rights under labor laws. They provide information on how to reportany incidents related to discrimination, issues with wage and other hourviolations that infringe the rights of the employees to the government.
These posters state information for employees on how tobring legal action against companies. The federal Fair Labor Standards Actrequires all employers to post federal minimum wage poster in an area usuallyvisited by employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHAregulations distinctively oblige employers and business owners to post afederal safety and health poster in the workplace.
Take note that there are several penalties if companies failto comply with government labor laws. Fines may range from $110 to $10,000.Companies who don't post these required notices or post old notices could bepunished with a fine up to $17,000.
Steps to follow for proper posting
·        Contact a private company whospecializes in labor law posters.These firms will do the research for the company. They will collect allrequired notices. They usually charge around $30 or more for posters but mostbusinesses are willing to pay this amount to research that takes a lot of time.
·        Post on visible locations of theoffice where all employees can read the notices all the time such as whereemployees time in or in their lunch areas. Also building lobbies or applicantareas are good options.
·     Always be updated with postings.Usually, agencies revised these types of posters often and states if the lawchanges, minimum wage increases, new court decisions and if there are some newprocedural requirements. 
·        Since the government has noobligation to notify them once they issue an updated version, stay updated byfrequently checking government websites or contact agencies directly to inquireregarding new postings.
·        Take note that these posters cannotbe changed, stolen or even defaced. It is better to laminate them or put themin glass cases to avoid the following.