New EEOC Poster
Earlier this month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released an updated poster, “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal,” that many employers are required to prominently display in the workplace.
To see if your business (or your employer) is required to display this poster, visit the EEOC’s website.
You can also obtain free versions of the poster suitable for electronic posting and for printing at the EEOC’s website. Both versions are available in English and Spanish.
Guidelines on FMLA and Mental Health Conditions
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for certain specified reasons, including care for the serious health conditions of the employee, or the employee’s spouse, child under age 18, or parent.
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new Fact Sheet and FAQs relating to qualifying mental health conditions.
“Paid Leave Oregon” Resources
Oregon employers are required to post the new Paid Leave Oregon model notice poster no later than January 1, 2023. The poster is available for download in English, Spanish, and 10 other languages. A free PDF Guidebook and several other resources are also available for employers.
Washington State Salary Disclosure Law
Washington’s new salary disclosure law will take effect on January 1, 2023. SB 5761 requires covered employers to disclose wage scales or salary ranges and benefit information in every “posting” for a job opening.
A posting is defined as “any solicitation intended to recruit job applicants for a specific available position,” whether the posting is made directly by the employer or through a third party.
Only employers with fifteen or more employees, and where at least one employee is Washington-based, are subject to the law.
While details are not yet available, a draft policy is available for employers hoping to get a head start on preparing to comply with the new law. Final guidance is expected to be published before the end of the year.
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