The Federal Government and each State government require employers to display federal and state labor law posters in areas where current employees and job applicants can see them. These labor law posters ensure that businesses are in compliance with employment law, workplace safety and training practices. Absence of a labor law poster can result in large fines and further legal action.
Labor law posters aren’t just a glossy piece of paper that goes up on the wall. Oftentimes, they are purchased as part of a package deal that includes updates to laws and compliance. These updates can come in the form of a yearly or quarterly program that includes email notification of effective changes in your state. Typically, there are several (two or three) updates that occur throughout the year, and with how quickly these laws change, it’s in your best interest to invest in this monitoring tool to stay on top of updates. Failure to comply with state or federal labor laws can cost businesses thousands of dollars per violation, and thus can heavily affect small businesses that aren’t in the know. Labor law posters are extremely affordable – and they’re the law.
To simply things for business owners, combo state and federal labor law posters can be purchased with all compliance information condensed into one easy to read document. Combo labor law posters typically consist of mandatory OSHA federal laws, along with laws that vary by individual state, and sometimes even by county. This all in one combination can give you peace of mind knowing that you are in full compliance on every possible level.
Labor law posters show that your business is in compliance and up to date with current laws. Labor law posters come with a Certificate of Compliance that should be posted next to the labor law poster. Once purchased, labor law posters should be re-visited and the information re-communicated to staff on an annual or bi-annual basis. This disclosure reassures employees that all laws are being followed and that their best interests are being followed. Some businesses hire training coordinators to reiterate the labor laws covered in such posters, while others assign the human resource department to such a task. Any questions regarding labor laws and compliance should typically be directed to HR.
For required federal and state labor law posters, the Department of Labor provides free electronic copies, and some posters are available in other languages.
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