EEOC Issues New Poster

Thursday, 29 October 2009 08:20

Harassment & Discrimination

The EEOC issued a revised "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

The poster was updated to include information regarding the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA"), which is effective November 21, 2009. The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/posterform.html.

Counsel to Management:

Federal law requires employers to post notices in the workplace advising employees of their rights under federal employment discrimination laws (including the new GINA laws). Management should make sure the new poster is up before November 21, 2009. Management should also take this time to look at your posters and update them as necessary. If you don't remember where your posters are...give your labor counsel a call. Management should also take this time to review your handbooks and update your Equal Employment Opportunity sections to incorporate language concerning GINA.

The goal of this article is to provide employers with current labor and employment law information. The contents should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or opinion. For individual responses to questions or concerns regarding any given situation, the reader should consult with The Saqui Law Group at (831) 443-7100 in Salinas.