Mandatory Idaho Labor Law Posters
All Idaho businesses with at least one employee are required to display certain notices advising employees of their rights in the workplace. These mandatory federal and state labor law posters must appear in conspicuous places accessible to all employees, such as break or lunch rooms. Labor laws change frequently, and it is the employer's responsibility to make sure posters are up-to-date.
There are limited sources where you can download required labor law posters free of charge. Two of them are federal and state agencies. However most of the states websites are not user friendly and confusing. All mandatory, industry related and recommended posters can be conveniently downloaded on this page. Downloaded labor law posters meet an employer’s legal obligation.
What Labor Law Posters are required for my business in Idaho?Businesses with employees are required to post certain state and federal notices in the work-place. These posters are available without charge. The following is a list of those required by law as well as posters whose placement is optional. A packet of all required posters (except the workers’ compensation poster) can be downloaded directly from this page or Idaho Department of Labor.
Should You Buy New Labor Law Posters Every Year?The frequency of Labor Laws varies by state. Employers must change posters when the State, Federal or OSHA agencies make legislative or regulatory changes. We itemize each state’s requirements to simplify business owners’ selection process when purchasing.
What are the Potential Penalties for Failure to Comply?Costly fines are the penalty for failing to display the proper labor law posters. Each infraction carries its own penalty price tag. For example, on the Federal level, the maximum penalty for violating the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) posting requirement is $12,675. On the State level, failure to display the Cal/OSHA safety and health protection poster carries a $7,000 fine.
Do I need an OSHA poster?The OSHA Job Safety and Health: It's the Law poster, available for free from OSHA, informs workers of their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. All covered employers are required to display the poster in their workplace.
