Labor law posters are mandated at a federal and state level to display important employment law notices. These notices are enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Additionally, cities and counties may also have their own required notices to post.

Any employer with one or more employees are required to display workplace posters. Employers who fail to post required workplace posters expose themselves to costly fines and potential lawsuits.

Federal and state labor law posters must be posted in conspicuous places where they can be easily viewed by all employees. Typically, you’ll find labor law posters in places such as common areas and break room. Some posters are also required to be displayed where they can be viewed by applicants for employment.

Posting requirements vary state to state. Additionally, certain cities and counties can also have their own required posters. You can find your state’s specific posting requirements here.

While not required, it’s good practice to retain outdated labor law posters to help prove past compliance, if needed for litigation.

The fine for not posting labor law posters will vary depending on the offense. The maximum penalty for federal posting violations is now over $35,600:

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): $176
• Job Safety and Health: It’s the law (OSHA): $13,494
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA): $21,410
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the Law Poster: $569