In New York State, employers must ensure that the business displays all of the required labor law posters to maintain compliance with the New York Department of Labor posting requirements.
Here is everything employers in New York State need to understand to maintain compliance with state and federal labor law posting requirements in 2025.
New York State Posting Requirements Overview
Much like other states, New York employers have a wide variety of labor law posters to keep up to date in order to keep the business compliant.
Labor law posters must be displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily accessible to all employees. New York employers must also make all labor law postings required by law available to all employees in an electronic format.
Electronic postings can be made available by using the employer’s website, email distribution, or HR software. Further, employers are required to provide employees with a notice that the labor law documents are available electronically.
New York Recruiting and Hiring Law Posters
Employers in New York State must ensure that the following posters related to hiring new employees are displayed:
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (WH Pub. 1462)
- This poster outlines the prohibited use of lie detectors in the recruitment and pre-employment screening process.
- Article 23-A Criminal Convictions Records Use
- Employers must post a copy of Article 23-A of the correction law relating to the employment of people with a criminal conviction.
New York Wage and Hour Law Posters
Employers in New York State must ensure that the following posters related to wage and hour laws are displayed:
- New York Minimum Wage Poster (LS 207)
- This poster covers things such as state minimum wage, New York Overtime, pay schedule requirements, and other wage and hour requirements.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Federal Minimum Wage Poster (WH Pub. 1088)
- This poster covers federal minimum wage law, as well as overtime pay, certain child labor provisions, and other areas of the FLSA.
- Policy on the Rights of Employees to Express Breast Milk in the Workplace (P705)
- Covers rights regarding breast milk expression and breaks
- Equal Pay Provision (LS 603)
New York Child Labor Law Posters
Employers in New York State must ensure that the following posters related to child labor laws are displayed:
- Posting of Hours for Minors (LS 171)
- This poster covers everything regarding the permitted working hours for minors.
New York Leave and Sick Time Law Posters
Employers in New York State must ensure that the following posters related to leave and sick time laws are displayed:
- Fringe Benefits and Hours (LS 606)
- This poster covers the posting requirements for fringe benefits and hours.
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster
- Paid Family and Medical Leave Act
- This poster details the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program
New York Employee Benefits Posters
Employers in New York State must ensure that the following posters related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Federal COBRA are displayed:
- Veterans’ Benefits & Services (P 37)
- This poster details the rights, accommodations, and benefits of veterans.
New York Unemployment Law Posters
Employers in New York State must ensure that the following posters related to state unemployment laws are displayed:
- Unemployment Insurance (IA 133)
- This poster details employee rights and responsibilities under the state’s unemployment insurance program.
New York Workplace Health & Safety Law Posters
Employers in New York State must ensure display the following posters related to health and safety laws are displayed:
- New York Division of Safety and Health (DOSH) "Public Employees Job Safety & Health Protection" Poster
- This poster satisfies the posting requirements of state Division Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) laws.
- NYS Department of Health “You have a right to know” poster
- New York State Clean Indoor Air Act
- This poster details the prohibition of smoking and vaping in almost all public and private indoor workplaces.
New York Workers’ Compensation Law Posters
Employers in New York State must ensure that the following posters related to workplace injuries are displayed:
- Notice of Compliance (White) for Workers' Compensation
- This poster is supplied by the employer’s insurance carrier.
- Notice of Compliance (Blue) For Disability Benefits
- This poster is supplied by the employer’s insurance carrier.
New York Discrimination Law Posters
Employers in New York State must ensure that the following posters related to workplace injuries are displayed:
- New York State Human Rights Law (Executive Law, Article 15) Poster
- This poster covers all information on New York State anti-discrimination laws.
- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
- Equal Pay - Equal Pay Provision (LS 603)
- This poster covers all information regarding equal pay for equal work.
- Your Rights Under USERRA
- This poster covers all information and requirements under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
New York Employee Rights and Protections
- Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations
- Construction Industry Fair Play Act - Construction Industry Fair Play Act poster
Updated New York State Labor Law Posters
Although labor law posters are available free from the state, there is no assurance that the posters you obtain are the latest versions or that you are selecting the correct ones from the state’s offerings.
In order to ensure that your posters are always up-to-date and that you have an easy method of ensuring that posters are accessible to remote employees as well, a New York State Labor Law Poster Service is the way to go. Employers can also learn more about New York State Labor Law Poster Requirements using the Workplace Posters: Required Postings Notice from the state.
To learn more about what poster services are available, a New York payroll company may be able to help.
Contact us today to get connected, or start your search to find a provider now.
Guest Author: Linda Walleshauser
Linda Walleshauser is a senior-level certified human resources professional at HR Services at EBC HR & Payroll Solutions, a leading New York Payroll and HR provider, serving businesses throughout New York State and beyond. Linda has successful experience in leadership roles as a human resources executive, trusted advisor, total rewards manager, and strategic consultant. Linda's expertise also extends to leadership experience in higher education, manufacturing, and healthcare organizations, as well as strategic planning with executive teams in all industries. Everyday, Linda effectively develops and implements HR policies that drive improvement in organizational culture, employee performance, and operating results. Known for her strategic focus in organizational development, benefits and compensation programs, recruitment and retention, contract negotiations, career development, systems management, and retirement programs, Linda is committed to community service through board membership and volunteerism for many non-profit organizations in the Western New York area.