New York Labor Law Poster Requirements

New York is a living and working hub of activity, especially in New York City, which houses millions of residents in just a few square miles. The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDL) supports all state businesses with tools that help new businesses with compliance, as well as support existing businesses with programs like on-the-job training, worker opportunity tax credits and layoff aversion programs. The NYSDL also has many posting requirements for the approximately forty articles that fall under New York labor law. In order for businesses to be in full compliance, they must post a New York labor law poster for each applicable topic. Here, we take a look at the labor law poster requirements.

New York is home to a booming construction industry, with repairs and renovations to city and state streets, roads, roads, tunnels and bridges. The residential and commercial construction industry has declined over the past few years, but average wages of New York construction workers are holding steady. All construction industry employers must have state labor law posters that prominently display the Fair Play Act. These posters state that you are an employee unless you are free from direction in performing your job. If you are an employee, then you have certain rights such as unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation, wages and a safe working environment.

All New York employers must post a labor law poster regarding the use of correctional records for employment, where discrimination may not be used in such a case. In addition, the poster must cover off non-discrimination based on race, creed, age, color, disability, origin, sex or marital status.

The minimum wage labor law poster is another requirement for New York businesses. The current NY minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Those businesses in the food and beverage industry must also post information on the deduction of wages and tip appropriation. All businesses must also post the prevailing rate schedule.

In addition to the above requirements, the NYSDL requires that businesses post their contact information, including telephone number and address. Also, all businesses that do not allow smoking or where smoking is prohibited must permanently post non-smoking signs.

As New York continues its economic recovery, it’s advised that businesses unsure of labor laws and current compliance double check with the NYSDL to ensure requirements are met. This is recommended to avoid costly penalty fees ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.