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Poster Power
Posting Rules
for California Workplaces
California employers must post required workplace notices where employees can easily see them. Federal law may require more postings based on business size, industry, location, or workforce.
Key Notices:
Main California poster requirements:
• Minimum wage and wage information;
• Paid sick leave and payday information;
• Workplace safety and health;
• Workers’ compensation;
• Employment discrimination and harassment; and
• Employee leave rights, where applicable.
Other notices may apply depending on industry, contracts, minors, location, or local laws. Check the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Required Posters list to confirm requirements.
Federal Focus:
Federal notices may cover wage and hour rules, safety, equal opportunity, family leave, military rights, and lie-detector laws. Consult the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workplace Posters page to confirm which apply.
Know Your Rights Notice:
Starting in 2026, California employers must give employees the Know Your Rights notice by February 1 each year. This is a direct notice to employees, not a poster.
Posting Locations:
Post notices in obvious areas where employees work or pass, like break rooms, entrances, or bulletin boards. Post all required notices at each location.
Some notices have special posting rules for dispersed worksites. Always check for industry or location-specific requirements.
Posting for Offsite Staff:
For remote workers, check if each notice allows electronic delivery and any conditions. Physical posters are still required at worksites. Electronic delivery does not replace workplace posters for most notices.
The All-in-One Option:
An all-in-one California and federal poster can simplify compliance but may miss industry-specific or local notices. Confirm any poster covers all requirements, and supplement if needed.
Take-Aways:
Employers should:
• Identify all required California, federal, local, and industry notices;
• Keep posters up to date at every worksite;
• Provide the annual Know Your Rights notice by February 1;
• Check if electronic delivery is allowed for remote staff; and
• Review requirements often; rules change.
For further information, please contact Tim Bowles, Cindy Bamforth or Helena Kobrin.
See also:
Cindy Bamforth
September 10, 2026
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