State and federal laws require employers to post labor law notices in the workplace. These mandatory postings include the OSHA posting, federal minimum wage, FMLA, USERRA and various state-specific notices. Failure to post mandatory labor law notices can result in hefty fines and lawsuits. We have made these state and federal notices available to you in laminated All-In-One State & Federal Labor Law Posters at wholesale prices. Click here to order All-In-One State & Federal Labor Law Posters for your business.
Labor Law Poster Update Service
Labor law postings can change at any time of the year, and it is the responsibility of the employer to stay up-to-date. Click here to review a list of state & federal labor law posting updates that have occurred since 2003.
Let us take the worry and work of keeping your business compliant! Our labor law poster update services automatically keep you up to date with notifications of changes to the labor law notices affecting you. When a change occurs, we will make sure that your posters remain compliant.
How does a Labor Law Poster Update Service work?
Our worry-free poster solutions offer two easy ways to stay up-to-date with changes in mandatory federal and state postings. Both update services are backed by a $25,000 We Pay The Fine Guarantee!
E-Update Service
Upon activation, you receive a laminated All-In-One State & Federal Labor Law Poster delivered to your location (optional).
- When a change occurs, we call your business to alert you that a posting has changed, and we email the updated posting straight to your inbox as a downloadable PDF file.
- Print the updated posting on your printer.
- Display the updated posting alongside your current labor law poster.
- Receive an updated All-In-One State & Federal Labor Law Poster every year on the anniversary of your subscription. Shipping & handling included.
Poster Replacement Solution
Upon activation, you receive a laminated All-In-One State & Federal Labor Law Poster delivered to your location (optional).
- When a change occurs, we update our posters with the new mandatory posting.
- We mail you an updated All-In-One State & Federal Labor Law Poster. Shipping & handling included.
- Take down your current labor law poster and display the newly updated poster.
Both update services are pay-as-you-go monthly subscriptions that can be activated and/or cancelled anytime. Click here to order the E-Update Service, Poster Replacement Solution or All-In-One State & Federal Labor Law Posters without an update service.
FAQs
What labor law posters are required for my business?
Both state and federal labor law posters are required for businesses. If a business has one or more employees, it is required by the law to post federal, state, and OSHA mandatory posters. More specifically, the following six postings must appear in each workplace location: federal minimum wage, employee polygraph protection, OSHA, FMLA, USERRA, and EEO.
Where should my business display these labor law posters?
Labor law posters should be displayed somewhere apparent to all employees on a daily basis, such as a break room or main lobby. If you have multiple locations, then each workplace should display its own posters.
When does my business not require a labor law poster?
Although it is recommended, the following types of businesses are not required to post labor law posters:
- Sole Proprietor without employees
- Businesses with only contract employees
- Businesses with an all-volunteer work force
- Family-owned business where all employees are related
Do my posters need to be multilingual?
If your business is located in one or more of the following states, you are required to post labor law posters in both English and Spanish: AZ, CA, FL, GA, NM, NC, NY, TX. If your business is not located in these states, it is not mandatory to display bilingual posters; however it is highly recommended if you have Spanish-speaking employees. The All-In-One State & Federal Labor Law Poster is available in Spanish for all 50 states in the U.S.
If you employ individuals who speak a language other than English or Spanish, it is recommended that you contact labor agencies to obtain labor law literature in the appropriate languages so that your employees are informed on their rights.
How often do I need to update my labor law posters?
Whenever federal, state, and OSHA agencies make any labor law changes, it is vital to update your mandatory labor law posters to avoid receiving a violation. State and federal agencies frequently change these laws with notifying individual businesses, so it is important for you to proactively stay up to date with any changes.
Do I have to change my posters every year?
The frequency of labor law changes varies by state. Employers must change posters when the state, federal or OSHA agencies make legislative or regulatory changes.
How do I know if my labor law poster is up-to-date?
Visit www.posterupdates.com for recent changes to state & federal labor law posting requirements.
What happens if my business is not compliant with labor law posting regulations?
A business not in compliance with current federal and state labor law poster standards is in jeopardy of receiving a fine or citation. Additionally, keeping your employees in compliance with required postings helps to remind supervisors of their obligations to uphold the law and protects your workers from injury, discrimination, and harassment.
What is the penalty for failing to display labor law posters?
Federal and state fines are imposed by various agencies. These fines may vary. Failure to comply with posting regulations can result in fines of up to $17,000 per location (29 USC Sec. 666(i) and 29 USC Sec. 2005). Examples of the most common fines are:
- Federal FMLA: $100 per offense.
- Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act: The Secretary of Labor can bring court actions and assess civil penalties for failing to post.
- The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) may bring court actions and assess civil penalties as well.
- Failure to post the Federal OSHA Poster: A civil penalty of up to $7,000.
- Failure to post the CAL/OSHA Poster: A penalty of up to $1,000 per violation.
When are labor law posters updated?
There is no set date for updates on posters, which is why having a monitoring and update service is so valuable for today’s businesses.
