Employment Posters Requirements
The OSHA Job Safety and Health Poster
The OSHA Job Safety and Health poster informs workers of their rights. Employers must display this poster prominently where workers can see it. The type of posters required depends on the business. Posters provide information on minimum wage, discrimination, workers’ compensation, and other topics.
State and Federal Poster Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to post information on health and safety standards for the workplace. Additional posters may be required at the state and local level. For example, changes to Mississippi’s Workers’ Compensation Law require new posters by July 1st.
Compliance and Consequences
Neglecting appropriate notices can result in citations. Free printable versions of required posters can be downloaded. Federal law mandates information on federal minimum wage be conspicuously displayed. Posters communicate best practices to reinforce good habits. The law requires displaying information on laws prohibiting discrimination. Posters must be positioned for all employees to see. Employers with one or more employees must post an OSHA poster viewable by workers and applicants explaining rights to a hazard-free workplace and reporting issues.