Indiana Fair Employment Poster Change

Indiana State poster revised to update Fair Employment.

The Indiana Fair Employment poster was updated to reflect that employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious practices.  

Statutory language regarding this posting: The Indiana Civil Rights Commission has clarified that employees are protected under State and Federal law from discrimination on the basis of denying a reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability or an employee with deeply held religious beliefs.

Effective Date: April 2012

The new poster will be available April 13, 2012.

This is a mandatory change affecting all businesses in Indiana. All employers must update their posters.

Hawaii OSHA Poster Change

Hawaii State poster revised to update OSHA.

The Hawaii OSHA poster has been updated to reflect an increase in the civil penalty amounts for violations of the law. Employers who have received orders or citations for a serious violation of any standard or rule may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $7,700 (previously $7,000) for each violation, and an employer who repeatedly violates the law may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $77,000 (previously $70,000).

Statutory language regarding this posting: With the passing and signing of S.B.104, the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law has been amended to raise the civil penalty amounts for the violations of the law. Employers who have received orders or citations for a serious violation of any standard or rule may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $7,700 (previously $7,000) for each violation. An employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the law may be assessed a civil penalty of not less than $5,500 (previously $5,000) nor more than $77,000 (previously $70,000) for each violation.

Effective Date: March 2012

The new poster will be available March 2, 2012.

This is a mandatory change affecting all businesses in Hawaii. All employers must update their posters.

Maine Whistleblower’s Protection Act Poster Change

Maine State poster revised to update Whistleblower’s Protection Act.

The Maine Whistleblower’s Protection Act poster has been updated to reflect a change to the Maine Human Rights Commission phone number and the TTY access number for obtaining information or filing a complaint.

Statutory language regarding this posting: The Maine Human Rights Commission updated the phone numbers for obtaining information or filing a complaint without redirecting the old phone number indicated on the previous posting.

Effective Date: March 2012

The new poster will be available March 13, 2012.

This is a mandatory change affecting all businesses in Maine. All employers must update their posters.

 

Louisiana Earned Income Credit Poster Change

Louisiana State poster revised to update Earned Income Credit.

The Louisiana Earned Income Credit poster has been updated to reflect the 2012 income limits for eligibility and notice of the elimination of the advance payments of the Earned Income Tax Credit to workers after December 31, 2010. 

Statutory language regarding this posting: Based on the recent IRS ruling, if an individual makes $45,000 or less, an employer should notify you at the time of hiring of the potential availability of Earned Income Tax Credits if you meet the 2012 income limits for eligibility. Poster contains the details for eligibility.

Effective Date: March 2012

The new poster will be available February 29, 2012.

This is a mandatory change affecting all businesses in Louisiana. All employers must update their posters.