What Changed and What’s Next
With over 500 posting updates already in 2026 and new state and local requirements across the country, your locations need a reliable way to stay current. This free guide shows what changed and what is coming next.
2026 by the Numbers
526
Posting updates processed by GovDocs so far in 2026
1,900+
Postings in the GovDocs Labor Law Poster Program
182
Minimum wage posting updates, the top category in 2026
6
New local posting jurisdictions added this year
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Inside the Guide
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Updates by type, poster program, and jurisdiction, including a state-by-state map.
02
The mandatory federal postings, who must display them, and recent changes like the redesigned OSHA poster.
03
New requirements from Toledo, San Diego, Revere, Texas, Plano, Washington, Connecticut, and more.
04
Laws expected to update existing postings or create new ones in the coming months.
05
How to give every employee access to the postings that apply to them.
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The federal postings applicants must be able to see, in person and online.
State and local governments added new posting requirements throughout the year. Here are a few of the changes covered in the guide.
Toledo, Ohio · April 2026
Explains wage and tip notice requirements and how employees can report wage theft.
San Diego, Ca · April 2026
Industry-specific wage rates for covered hotels, event centers, and amusement parks.
Revere, Mass. · August 2026
Required for all employers, explaining how employees can file a wage theft complaint.
Plano, Tex. · Sept 2026
Must be displayed at each building entrance and each restroom entrance.
Washington · Sept 2026
Details the notices employers must give employees during a federal I-9 inspection.
Most employers must display a core set of federal postings. Which ones apply depends on whether you are a private employer and how many people you employ.
State, county, and city postings are required on top of these, and they vary by location address.
| Federal Posting | Who Must Display It |
|---|---|
| FLSA/Minimum Wage | All employers |
| OSHA Cares That You Go Home Safe | All private employers |
| Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | Employers with 15 or more employees, covered federal contractors, and certain other entities |
| Employee Polygraph Protection Act | All private employers |
| Family and Medical Leave Act | Employers of 50 or more employees and public agencies |
| Your Rights under USERRA | All employers covered by USERRA |
Where employees work determines how they access required postings. The guide covers best practices for each group.
Best practice is to provide easy electronic access, such as through a company intranet or email, with notice of where to find the postings.
For employees in the office some days, the physical posters displayed in the office suffice for labor law poster compliance.
Best practice is to provide electronic postings for both the state or province the employee travels to and also their home office.
Under federal law, applicants need visibility to the FMLA, EPPA, and EEO Know Your Rights postings, in person or electronically.
GovDocs Digital Labor Law Posters give every remote, hybrid, and traveling employee access to the postings that apply to them through one link.
A labor law postings guide explains which employment law notices employers must display, who must display them, and how to keep them current as laws change. Federal, state, county, and city governments each require employers to post notices that tell employees about their rights, including minimum wage, workplace safety, leave, and anti-discrimination protections.
Labor law posting compliance is never a one-time task. Postings change throughout the year, new jurisdictions add requirements, and remote work changes how employees access notices. A postings guide helps HR and compliance teams know what applies to each location so nothing is missed.
Most employers must display federal postings such as FLSA/Minimum Wage, OSHA, and EEO Know Your Rights, plus the postings required by the state, county, and city where each location operates. The exact set depends on location and number of employees.
Postings change whenever a law or agency notice changes, which can happen at any point in the year. GovDocs processed 526 posting updates in 2026 as of October, with minimum wage as the top category.
No. OSHA redesigned its workplace poster with the message “OSHA Cares That You Go Home Safe,” but employers are not required to replace existing postings. Previous versions remain compliant.
Electronic postings are a best practice for remote employees and virtual applicants. They supplement, but do not replace, physical posters in workplaces employees frequent. Whether electronic formats are compliant also varies by jurisdiction.
Under federal law, applicants need visibility to three postings: FMLA, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, and EEO Know Your Rights. Some state and local laws add applicant postings for the jurisdiction where the job is located.
This content is intended for market awareness only. It is not to be used for legal advice or counsel.
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