In California, employers are mandated to display various workplace posters, a requirement that is also common in other states. These posters encompass critical information about rights and responsibilities, including wage laws, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination policies. Compliance with these regulations is crucial, as it not only ensures legal adherence but also fosters a transparent and informed workplace, thereby safeguarding both employer and employee interests.
The following state posters are required:
These posters must be displayed in prominent locations within the workplace, such as break rooms or common areas, to ensure they are easily visible to all employees. Regular updates are necessary to ensure compliance with any changes in state laws.
If you have any issues downloading these posters, they may also be downloaded from the California Department of Industrial Relations and the California Civil Rights Department.
If your business is in the following jurisdictions, you must also display the following postings.
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Alameda |
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Belmont |
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Berkeley |
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Burlingame |
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Cupertino |
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Daly City |
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East Palo Alto |
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El Cerrito |
Minimum Wage Poster, Paid Sick Leave, and Service Charge Poster |
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Emeryville |
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Emeryville |
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Emeryville |
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Foster City |
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Fremont |
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Half Moon Bay |
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Hayward |
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Los Altos |
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Los Angeles (City) |
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Los Angeles (City Contractors) |
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Los Angeles (Airport Contractors) |
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Los Angeles (City Contractors) |
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Los Angeles (City Hotels) |
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Los Angeles (County) |
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Los Angeles (Unincorporated County) |
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Malibu |
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Menlo Park |
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Milpitas |
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Mountain View |
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Novato |
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Oakland |
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Oakland |
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Palo Alto |
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Pasadena |
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Petaluma |
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Redwood City |
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Richmond |
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San Carlos |
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San Diego |
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San Francisco |
Minimum Wage/Sick Leave/Consideration of Salary History Poster |
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San Francisco |
Family Friendly Workplace and Healthcare Security Ordinance Poster |
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San Francisco |
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San Francisco |
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San Francisco (City Contractors) |
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San Francisco |
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San Francisco |
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San Francisco |
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San Jose |
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San Jose |
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San Leandro |
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San Mateo (City) |
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San Mateo (County) |
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Santa Clara |
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Santa Monica |
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Santa Monica (Hotel Workers) |
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Santa Rosa |
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Sonoma |
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South San Francisco |
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Sunnyvale |
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West Hollywood |
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If you have any issues with the linked posters above, please visit UC Berkeley Labor Center, who keeps a list of all California jurisdictions who enforce their own minimum wage standards, here.
Important: Local jurisdictions in California may have additional posting requirements. Employers must contact their local jurisdiction for specifics.
Additionally, California employers must display the following federally required posters, which can be downloaded here.
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Private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions |
Federal Contractors |
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Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) |
Employee Rights on Government Contracts |
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Employee Rights for Workers with Disabilities/Special Minimum Wage |
Workers Rights Under Davis-Bacon Act |
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E-Verify Participation |
Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act |
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E-Verify Right to Work |
Pay Transparency for Nondiscrimination Provision |
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) |
Your Rights Under the Energy Reorganization Act |
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) |
Workers Rights Under Executive Order 13658 |
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Job Safety and Health: It's the Law Workplace |
Workers Rights Under Executive Order 13706 |
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Know Your Rights |
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Your Rights Under USERRA |
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Agricultural employers and farm labor contractors:
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