Posters include mandatory New Jersey, Federal, and OSHA labor law required notices.
New Jersey employers are required to post a number of Labor Law posters in their workplaces. These posters provide information about important labor laws, such as minimum wage, child labor, and discrimination. Failure to post these posters can result in penalties or fines. Our Labor Law poster sets and all-in-one’s include all mandatory New Jersey, Federal, and OSHA labor law notices. A 1-Year Compliance Plan includes current posters and 12 months of free New Jersey and Federal labor law updates anytime a mandatory labor law change occurs. We guarantee our posters are always compliant and we back our 1-Year Compliance plans with a $41,000 warranty guarantee.
New Jersey Required Labor Law Notices
New Jersey employers are required to post the following mandatory state labor law notices in a conspicuous and accessible place. Here are the state notices New Jersey employers must post:
- New Jersey Wage and Hour Law Abstract Poster
- *New Jersey Payment of Wages Poster
- *New Jersey Worker Misclassification Notice
- New Jersey Child Labor Law Abstract Poster
- New Jersey Schedule of Hours of Minors Under 18 Years of Age Poster
- New Jersey Employer Obligation to Maintain and Report Records Poster
- *New Jersey Unemployment and Disability Insurance Poster
- *New Jersey Family Leave Act Poster
- *New Jersey Family Leave Insurance Poster
- *New Jersey Discrimination in Employment Poster
- *New Jersey Discrimination in Public Accommodation Poster
- *New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) or “Whistleblower Act” Poster
- New Jersey SAFE Act Poster
- *New Jersey Gender Equity Poster
- *New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Poster
Federal Required Labor Law Notices
In addition to the New Jersey specific labor law notices, employers are also required to post federal notices in a highly visible and accessible location. Here are the federal notices employers must post:
- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal*
- Federal Minimum Wage Poster*
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster*
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Job Safety and Health Poster*
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act Poster*
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Poster
Additional posting requirements apply to businesses in certain industries, including retail and restaurant, and for businesses that employ minors.
NOTE: Spanish posters may not include all notices published on the English poster and may vary from our standard 18″ x 24″ size since some states do not issue all notices in Spanish. Spanish posters may be released later than English posters by government agencies. *Indicates included on Spanish poster.
Labor Law Poster Technical Characteristics
New Jersey notices are on two 18″w x 24″h posters. The All-In-One New Jersey & Federal poster is 24″w x 36″h. Posters are professionally designed in full color, use space efficiently, and come as 1.2 mil laminated for durability and ease of cleaning or environmentally friendly unlaminated Go Green.
SAFE Act (June 2023)
The definition of a covered family member has been expanded to include parent-in-law, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, child, parent, spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner, any other individual related by blood to the employee, or any other individual that the employee shows to have a close association with the employee which is the equivalent of a family relationship.
The notice is now made up of eight sections: Eligible Employees, Covered Reasons for NJ SAFE Act Leave, When NJ SAFE Act Leave May Be Taken, NJ SAFE Act and Other Leave Laws, Notice and Documentation of NJ SAFE Act Leave, Prohibition Against Retaliation Under the NJ SAFE Act, Seeking a Remedy Under the NJ SAFE Act, and Need Additional Support?
New Jersey Labor Law Posting Requirements
New Jersey employers must follow both federal and state labor law posting requirements. Below, we’ve summarized these requirements and offered a short explanation of the state-specific workplace posters.
Federal Posting Requirements for New Jersey
New Jersey employers are required to post the following federal labor law posters:
- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal*
- Federal Minimum Wage Poster*
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster*
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Job Safety and Health Poster*
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act Poster*
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Poster
New Jersey-Specific Labor Law Posters
In addition to the federal labor law posters listed above, New Jersey employers are also required to post the following mandatory state labor law posters. They must be displayed in a conspicuous and accessible place. Businesses that fail to post these notifications may be subject to penalties or fines.
- New Jersey Wage and Hour Law Abstract Poster: This poster details employees’ rights to be paid minimum wage and overtime wages under New Jersey law. As of January 2023, the minimum wage in New Jersey is $14.13 per hour for most employers; the minimum wage increases yearly. $17.13 per hour for long-term care facility direct care staff members, and $12.93 per hour for seasonal and small employers with fewer than six employees. Tipped employees must earn $5.26 per hour; the cash wage plus tips must equal the minimum wage.
- *New Jersey Payment of Wages Poster: New Jersey employers must notify their employees of their scheduled paydays, which must occur at least twice a calendar month, with the exception of executive and supervisory employees, who must be paid at least once a month.
- *New Jersey Worker Misclassification Notice (new, May 2020): This poster explains that worker misclassification means improperly classifying workers as independent contractors. It describes the differences between employees and contractors, lists the protections under the law for misclassified workers, and provides contact information for employees who want to file a complaint.
- New Jersey Child Labor Law Abstract Poster: This poster summarizes the requirements for employers of minors under 18 years old. The abstract contains a list of prohibitions, limiting minors’ occupations, types of work, and places of work. The poster also details hour restrictions, break requirements, and recordkeeping rules.
- New Jersey Schedule of Hours of Minors Under 18 Years of Age Poster: Employers that employ minors under 18 must post the following information: the names of minors under 18, schedule of hours, maximum daily and weekly hours permitted, daily in and out times, and meal period in and out times.
- New Jersey Employer Obligation to Maintain and Report Records Poster: New Jersey employers must maintain and report wage and hour records for each of its employees. This poster details the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for employers.
- *New Jersey Unemployment and Disability Insurance Poster: This poster outlines the benefits payable to workers who are totally or partially unemployed. It also outlines the benefits payable to New Jersey workers who are temporarily disabled due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or other medical condition.
- *New Jersey Family Leave Act Poster: New Jersey law entitles certain employees to take up to 12 weeks of family leave in a 24-month period without losing their jobs. This poster sets forth eligibility requirements and the notice provisions for taking family leave.
- *New Jersey Family Leave Insurance Poster: Currently, New Jersey law provides up to 12 weeks of continuous family leave or 56 days of intermittent leave. This poster explains how workers can file for family leave insurance benefits and who pays for these benefits.
- *New Jersey Discrimination in Employment Poster: New Jersey law prohibits discrimination in employment. This poster details the basis and provisions for anti-discrimination protections as well as the contact information for the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights.
- *New Jersey Discrimination in Public Accommodation Poster: New Jersey law prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation. This poster details the basis and provisions for anti-discrimination protections as well as the contact information for the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights.
- *New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) or “Whistleblower Act” Poster: This poster provides information about the legal prohibitions against an employer taking retaliatory actions or creating negative workplace conditions for an employee who reports or refuses to engage in unlawful activities. This poster provides contact information that employees can use to report potential violations of federal or state laws, regulations, or rules.
- New Jersey SAFE Act Poster: This poster outlines eligibility requirements for leave under the New Jersey Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Act, which allows victims of trauma certain employment protections. Under the law, certain employees may be allowed 20 days of unpaid leave within 12 months to receive care for and attend to the aftermath of domestic or sexual violence, whether it was experienced directly or by a child, parent, spouse, domestic partner, or civil union partner.
- *New Jersey Gender Equity Poster: This poster outlines the federal and state laws prohibiting employers from discriminating against individuals regarding their compensation, benefits, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of their sex.
- *New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Poster: Under New Jersey law, most employees have a right to accrue up to 40 hours of earned sick leave per year. This poster details employees’ rights and responsibilities for accruing and using earned sick leave. Employers cannot retaliate against employees for using earned sick leave.
New Jersey employers in various industries may have additional labor law posting requirements. They may also have an obligation to post in multiple languages, depending on the composition of their workforce.
*Included on Spanish Poster
NOTE: Spanish posters may not include all notices published on the English poster and may vary from our standard 18″w x 24″h size since some states do not issue all notices in Spanish.
Employment posters must be posted in a conspicuous location.
Child Labor Law Abstract – Mar 2023
Wage and Hour Law Abstract – Jan 2023
Family Leave Act – Aug 2022
Discrimination in Employment – Aug 2022
Discrimination in Public Accommodation – Aug 2022
Schedule of Hours of Minors Under 18 Years of Age – Aug 2022
Earned Sick Leave – Aug 2022
Family Leave Act – Jan 2022
Wage & Hour Law Abstract – Jan 2022
Conscientious Employee Protection Act – Jul 2020
New Jersey Law Prohibits Worker Misclassification – Jun 2020
Child Labor Law Abstract – Sep 2019
Wage & Hour Law Abstract – Jun 2019
Unemployment & Temporary Disability – Jun 2019
Family Leave Act – Apr 2019
Family Leave Insurance – Apr 2019
Earned Sick Leave – Feb 2019
Wage & Hour – Jun 2014
Child Labor – Jun 2014
Unemployment – Jun 2014
Payment of Wage – Jun 2014
Hours of Minors – Jun 2014
NJ Family Leave Act – Jun 2014
Conscientious Employee Protection/Whistleblower – Jun 2014
Discrimination – Jun 2014
Family Leave Insurance – Jun 2014
Discrimination in House
Employer Obligation to Maintain Records
NJ Safe Act
Gender Equity
Workers’ Compensation