City Labor Law Poster Requirements

Regardless of the state in which you live, you’re required by law to display a state specific and federal labor law poster.

Fortunately, you can accomplish this with the applicable all-in-one state and federal labor law poster.

While this takes care of you on the state and federal levels, certain cities have mandates that require additional posters for businesses within its limits.

When Do You Need a City Labor Law Poster?

At this time, there are only 14 states with cities that have specific requirements for employer labor law posters.

Why Certain Cities Have Additional Poster Requirements

Just the same as state posters, city level posters vary in regards to what they include. If your city or county has specific requirements, you can display the poster next to your all-in-one state and federal labor law poster.

While most city labor law posters share a minimum wage rate that differs from the state, they can touch on other things including but not limited to: background check practices, safe leave provisions, and discrimination notices.

For example, the San Francisco city poster includes the following information:

• Minimum wage of $15.59/hour (which differs from California)
• Fair Chance Ordinance
• Health Care Security Ordinance
• Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
• Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance
• Paid Sick Leave

Not only is this a lot of work, but if you make a mistake – such as forgetting to display an updated poster – it could result in a hefty fine.

Cities that enforce their own labor laws, in addition to state and federal governments, conduct periodic inspections of local businesses to check on their compliance. If the city finds that you’re not in compliance, such as during an inspection or from an employee, your business is subject to fines among other consequences.

If your business operates in any of the cities above, be sure to order the applicable city poster in addition to your state’s all-in-one poster. And remember, just the same as the state labor law poster, you’re required by law to display mandatory city posters at your place of employment.