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3 Reasons To Post Labor Law Posters Up In Your Place Of Business

2 October 2017 by Louise Boyd

As a business owner, if you have not already hung up labor law posters in your employees' break room or elsewhere within your place of business, now is the time to do so. These are a few reasons why.

1. Comply with the Law

First of all, you should know that you are required to hang up certain posters -- such as those that list labor laws and those that teach about minimum wage -- within your business by law. Hanging up the posters will help you ensure that you are compliant so that you can avoid any potential legal issues for not doing so. The last thing that you probably want is for your business to be fined or otherwise legally affected, so hanging up the posters is important for this reason alone.

2. Show That Your Business Cares

Another reason why it's a good idea to post these posters up in a visible place is so that you can show employees and job candidates that you care about being a good employer. There are some companies out there that don't put forth much of an effort to ensure that they abide by labor laws, and this lack of care for employees can be quite obvious. This is probably the last thing that you want people to think about your business.

3. Ensure Employees are Informed

Some people are already well-informed about labor laws, so the information on these standard posters just isn't very informative. However, this is not the case for everyone. Some employees, including adults, really aren't aware of all of their workplace-related rights. As an employer, it is a good idea for you to take some initiative to help ensure that your employees know about these things. By putting up these posters -- and even making printout copies for new hires or encouraging your employees to take the time to read the posters -- is a good way for you to help ensure that your employees are well-aware of their rights. This can allow them to take steps to ensure that their rights are protected both within your business and at any other jobs that they might get in the future.

As you can see, if you have not already hung up labor law posters within your place of business, now is the time to make this a priority. If you are looking for more advice about labor and employment law, it's a good idea to consult with an attorney for more information.

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