Numerous state and federal laws require employers to post notices in the workplace in a location where they are accessible to employees. In most cases, failure to post such notices is itself a violation of the law.
Federal posters
The following postings are required by federal law. Many are available via the Internet at:
- Your Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (Federal Minimum Wage) - Poster provided by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. For more information call:
- It can be found here:
- Family and Medical Leave Act - Poster provided by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. For more information call:
- It can be found here:
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) - Poster provided by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. For more information call:
- It can be found here:
- Job Safety and Health Protection - Poster provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For more information call:
- 800-321-6742
- It can be found here:
- Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - Poster provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). For more information call:
- 800-669-3362
- It can be found here:
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) - Poster provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. For more information, visit:
- It can be found here:
Massachusetts posters
The following additional postings are required by state law in Massachusetts, and available at:
- Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance Poster
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Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Posting Notice
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Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act Poster
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Sexual Harassment Poster
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Massachusetts Parental Leave Act Poster
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"Right to Know" Law Poster for State, County and Municipal Employers (Concerning communication of information on toxic and hazardous substances.)
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"No Smoking" Signs
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List of Employees Required to Work on Sunday and Designation of the Day of Rest
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Massachusetts Wage and Hour Laws and Minimum Wage Law Poster
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Hours of Employment of Minors, including shift and meal period information
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Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Poster
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Notice to Employees Poster (From the Department of Industrial Accidents.)
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Temporary Worker Rights Poster (For those employing domestic workers.)
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Job Safety and Health (private employers)
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Safety and Health Poster (public agencies)
The posters are available at: