As your business grows, so do your responsibilities. Labor law posters might not be top of mind, but missing or outdated postings can lead to costly fines and compliance risks. Laws are updated up to 10 times per year, depending on jurisdiction, and your business is required to post each one.
Keep reading to learn key information you need to know about the Department of Labor (DOL) rules regarding labor law posters.
Posting the right way
Here are some general details and requirements all employers need to know:
DOL notices are required if you have at least one employee on staff.
You can either print each poster yourself, or if you’re a Gusto customer, you can enroll in Gusto’s Poster Compliance service to receive up-to-date posters (federal, state, and local) any time the laws change. (Service details are at the bottom of the page if you don’t want the hassle of DIY-ing compliance posters).
If some people on your team don’t speak English as their first language, be sure to order a version of each poster in whatever language you need.
Posters are updated frequently, so stay up-to-date on changes to both state and federal posters.
Make sure all your posters are large enough for people to read. There aren’t specific size stipulations for most posters, except the OSHA one (which we’ll explain below).
Find a central location for displaying all your workplace notices. Common areas, lunchrooms, and lounges are all great spots to add in a little labor law love.
It’s generally required that remote employees have access to digital labor law posters, so don’t forget those!
Your labor law poster lineup
With Gusto Poster Compliance, you’ll receive an all-in-one poster that meets each of the requirements below. But if you’re not yet a customer, here’s a list of individual labor law posters required.
Your requirements will vary based on the location of your business, the type of company you have, and the size of your team.
Here’s how to know which posters you’ll need to put up:
Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
If you have 50 or more employees, this poster is singing your name. Essentially, it explains the FMLA parental leave guidelines for both employees and employers. It also outlines who is eligible for coverage, what they should receive, how people can request leave, and what employers should do to comply. Print your copy here.
Job Safety and Health: It’s the Law!
This notice breaks down all the protections employees receive under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). If you live somewhere with a state-specific OSHA plan, you may have to post that version instead. You’ll also want to make sure the poster is at least 8½ by 14 inches and printed in a 10-point font. Print your federal copy here.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
This poster reminds everyone that people shouldn’t be treated differently because of who they are. It’s issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and it spells out all of the workplace discrimination laws that safeguard people at work. It also includes information for employees on how to report discrimination. Print your copy here.
Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
This sheet is designed for anyone who is covered under the FLSA’s minimum wage rules. It allows everyone to easily find out the current wage, rules on overtime pay and tips, and how the minimum wage is enforced. Print your copy here.
Employee Rights for Workers With Disabilities Paid at Special Minimum Wages
If you employ anyone with a disability who earns a special minimum wage, you’ll need to add another version of the FLSA poster to your set. It provides a recap of the overtime and tipping laws, along with a summary of people’s rights. Print your copy here.
Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
Does anyone on your team belong to a union? If so, you’ll want to get your hands on this poster pronto. The notice outlines your team’s rights as union members and explains what employers and unions must do to comply with the law. Request a copy by emailing your business address to olms-public@dol.gov.
Your Rights Under USERRA: The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
This poster protects people who leave their jobs to join the military or the National Disaster Medical System. It explains what they’re entitled to receive before and after leaving, along with where to go for help. You actually don’t have to post this anywhere as long as you deliver the sheet to each employee by email, mail, or in person. Print your copy here.
To get a summary of your specific federal reporting to-dos, take this FirstStep Poster Advisor quiz from the DOL.
Your state requirements
Once you’re done figuring out which federal posters you need, check out your state labor laws, which build on the federal requirements above. Since rules can differ depending on which state your business calls home, you’ll have to click through to your state’s labor division to find out what you have to do.
Gusto can help
Gusto customers have access to Gusto Poster Compliance, a service accessible within Gusto that provides up-to-date labor law posters when you sign up and any time the laws change..
With Gusto Poster Compliance, you’ll get:
Physical posters shipped to your workplace (federal, state, and local poster coverage)
Digital posters for remote teams (federal, state, and local poster coverage)
Updated posters when laws change
No extra vendors, no separate accounts—everything is in Gusto
Whether your team is on-site, remote, or hybrid, we’ll send the right posters to the right people at the right time, so you can stay focused on running your business.
How it works:
Sign up directly in your Gusto dashboard. From there, choose physical posters, digital posters, or both, depending on your team setup. We’ll handle the rest and keep you posted when laws change throughout the year.
Why it matters:
Our customers told us they didn’t know which posters were required or where to get them. Now, you can skip the guesswork. Gusto makes poster compliance simple, smart, and seamless.
Disclaimer: “Customers remain responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. This service does not guarantee protection from all fines, may not cover all jurisdictions, and does not constitute legal advice. For specific compliance questions, please consult qualified legal counsel. See [Terms of Service] for details.”
