Labor law posters are not necessarily self-explanatory.
We all know they’re required in your place of business, but what are some of the other requirements that you may not know? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding labor law posters.
Q. What Labor Law Posters are required for my business?
A. 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. You may purchase them individually or together on an all-in-one labor law poster.
Q. Where should my business display these labor law posters?
A. 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.
Q. When does my business not require a labor law poster?
A. Although it is recommended, the following types of businesses do not need 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
Q. Do my posters need to be multilingual?
A. 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 you do not fall into this category, it is not mandatory to display bilingual posters; however it is highly recommended if you happen to have Spanish-speaking employees.
If you employ individuals who speak a language other than English or Spanish, it would be recommended to contact Labor agencies to obtain labor law literature in the appropriate languages so that your employees are informed on their rights.
Q. How often do I need to update my labor law posters?
A. 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. Very frequently, state, and federal agencies may change these laws with notifying individual businesses, so it is important to stay up to date for any changes made.
Q. Do I have to change my posters every year?
A. The frequency of Labor Laws varies by state. Employers must change posters when the State, Federal, or OSHA agencies make legislative or regulatory changes. We itemize each state’s requirements to simplify business owners’ selection process when purchasing.
Q. How do I know if my Labor Law Poster is up-to-date?
A. For up to date laws and any changes on labor laws, visit www.posterupdates.com.
Q. What happens if my business is not compliant with labor law posting regulations?
A. If a business is not in compliance with current Federal and State labor law poster standards, they are in jeopardy of receiving a fine or citation. Additionally, keeping your employees in compliance with required labor law poster standards reminds supervisors of their obligations to uphold the law, and protect your workers from injury, discrimination, harassment, and other important State, Federal, and OSHA requirements.
Q. What is the penalty for failing to display Labor Law posters?
A. Federal and State fines are imposed by various agencies. These fines may vary.
- Federal FMLA $100 per offense
- Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act 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.
- For failing to post the Federal OSHA Poster – A civil penalty of up to $7,000 may occur.
- For failing to post the CAL/OSHA Poster – you can receive a penalty of up to $1,000 per violation.
FAQ article source: Poster Elite. http://www.posterelite.com
