What posters does federal law require employers display?
Federal and state laws applicable to certain employers require notices to be posted in "conspicuous" or "accessible" places so that employees will be aware of their rights under the law. Federal law may require the following notices. Be sure to check State Laws for the state poster requirements in the state(s) in which your organization does business.
All employers engaged in interstate commerce: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. To be posted where employers customarily place notices for employees. Information includes uniformed service members' rights to reemployment, to be free from discrimination and retaliation, and to health insurance protection as well as enforcement information. For a copy of the poster (2/2005 version), see 15,770.
Fair Labor Standards Act --Notice to Employees (WH 1088). To be posted in conspicuous places in every establishment where employees are employed, to permit them to observe readily a copy on the way to or from their place of employment. Information includes minimum wage, rules on overtime pay, child labor, and enforcement. For a copy of the poster (10/1996 version), see 15,020.
Occupational Safety and Health Act --OSHA Job Safety & Health Protection Poster (OSHA 2203). To be posted in a conspicuous place in each establishment, available to all employees. Employers must furnish employment and place of employment free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm to employees; employees to comply with occupational safety and health standards. The new "plain language" OSHA poster (OSHA 3165, 2000 revision) clearly tells employees about their rights. Employers may replace OSHA 2203 with this poster, but they are not required to do so. Also, during month of February, the previous year's injury and illness totals must be posted. For a copy of the poster, see 15,420.
All employers engaged in interstate commerce, but with exemptions for federal, state and local governments, national defense and security contractors, security service firms, and pharmaceutical companies: Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 --Notice (WH 1462). To be posted and maintained in a conspicuous place on the employer's premises where notices to employees and job applicants are customarily posted. Information includes the prohibitions against polygraph testing, exemptions for specific employers and employers investigating theft-related incidents, rights of the examinee if tests are permitted, and penalties for violations of the Act. For a copy of the poster (9/1988 version), see 15,530.
All employers of 15 or more employees who engage in interstate commerce: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII --Combined EEOC-OFCCP Poster. To be posted in conspicuous places where notices to employees and job applicants are customarily posted. Prohibits job discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. For covered employers, the posting requirement can be satisfied using the consolidated poster "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law." For a copy of the poster (9/2002 version), see 15,220.
Americans with Disabilities Act. Private employers and state and local governments covered by the employment provisions of the ADA must post notices describing the applicable provisions of the law in a manner that gives applicants, employees and union members access to their rights. For covered employers, the posting requirement can be satisfied using the consolidated poster "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law." For a copy of the poster, see 15,220.
Required of: (1) all private employers of 20 or more employees who engage in interstate commerce, (2) all state and local governments without regard to the number of employees, (3) certain federal employees, (4) employment agencies serving employers, and (5) labor organizations with 25 or more members: Age Discrimination in Employment Act --Combined EEOC-OFCCP Poster. To be posted in prominent and accessible places where it readily can be observed by employees, job applicants, and union members. Information: arbitrary age discrimination in employment for persons 40-70 years prohibited. For covered employers, the posting requirement can a be satisfied using the consolidated poster "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law." For a copy of the poster, see 15,220.
All private employers with 50 or more employees on the payroll for 20 weeks who engage in interstate commerce and public employers: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (WH 1420). This notice explains the FMLA's provisions and provides information on how complaints are filed. For a copy of the poster (8/2001 version), see 15,320.
Federal government contractors and subcontractors; contractors under federally-assisted construction contracts: Combined EEOC-OFCCP Poster. To be posted in conspicuous places available to employees, job applicants, and union representatives. Information: prohibits job discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity. For covered employers, the posting requirement can be satisfied using the consolidated poster "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law." For a copy of the poster, see 15,220.
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