What is a Labor Law Poster?

Owning and operating a business is a huge responsibility. As an employer you are responsible for your safety and your employees. It is the employer’s job to inform employees of labor laws and employee rights. A labor law poster is a great way to present employee rights quickly and efficiently. Businesses need labor law posters because they are required by state and federal law. It is mandatory that employers post both federal and state labor laws in their state. In this blog Public Kitchen Supply will explain the importance of labor law posters and how they affect your business.
Labor law posters protect businesses from lawsuits. The United States Senate passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, also known as OSHA, employees are required to provide a work environment free from safety and health hazards. OSHA conducts about 40,000 inspections every year to insure work environments are safe and comply with federal and state laws. If a business fails to meet OSHA’s regulations it may be fined up to $250,000 if it is owned by an individual or $500,000 if it is owned by a corporation. If an OSHA inspector determines a business is in imminent danger the inspector can request the employee to remove employees until the threat is taken care of. If an employee fails to comply, OSHA can request a court order to remove the imminent danger. OSHA inspections are random and unannounced, prompting businesses to constantly be aware of company safety.
It’s important to note that labor law posters are constantly changing and each state has a separate poster. Certified Safety has created a Federal and State Labor Law Poster Combined. This poster conveniently displays both state and federal labor laws. The Federal and State Labor Law Poster Combined makes it easy for store owners to comply with OSHA laws without hassling with multiple posters. Ensure all of you employees have a full understanding of their rights. Certified Safety can custom make posters upon request. If you have Spanish speaking employees you must post labor laws in a language they understand.
Labor law posters are a necessary product for employers. Protect your business from hefty fines and debilitating law suits. At Public Kitchen Supply it is our duty to provide the very best kitchen safety equipment. For more tools and information on labor laws, OSHA regulations and kitchen safety supplies visit our website at Publickitchensupply.com "OSH Act, OSHA Standards, Inspections, Citations and Penalties." Occupational      Safety and Health Adminstation. United States Department of Labor, n.d.      Web. 16 Dec. 2013.