California — Free Required & Optional Labor Law Posters
The California Department Of Industrial Relations provides a number of mandatory and optional labor law posters for all California businesses with employees to prominently post in the workplace. These posters are meant to educate employees on a variety of labor law topics topics such as the minimum wage, occupational health & safety, and other important labor laws. Minimum-Wage.org provides all of California's mandatory and optional labor law posters on this page, to download or print free of charge.
All required state labor law posters can be printed out at your convenience on the California Department of Industrial Relations website, http://www.dir.ca.gov/wpnodb.html.
Required California Labor Law Posters
9 PDFS
The California Department Of Industrial Relations requires that these nine mandatory labor law posters be diaplayed by all employers in an easily-viewed area in the workplace. Most businesses in California will also need to print and post the Federal Department of Labor's mandatory labor posters in addition to these state posters.
In California, the following posters must be displayed in all workplaces: Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) wage order, Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, Payday Notice, Safety and Health Protection on the Job, Emergency Phone Numbers, Access to Medical and Exposure Records, Operating Rules for Industrial Trucks, Notice to Employees - Injuries caused by work, Notice of workers' compensation carrier and coverage, Whistleblower protections, No smoking signage, Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, Farm labor contractor statement of pay rates, and Prevailing wage rate determinations.
| Poster Class | Poster Name | Poster Description |
|---|---|---|
| Workplace Violence Law | Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Poster | |
| Workers Rights Law | Sexual Harassment Fact Sheet | |
| Workers Rights Law | Sexual Harassment Facts Poster | |
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Workers Compensation Law
Bilingual |
Notice to Employees - Injuries caused by Work | Information concerning California Notice to Employees - Injuries Caused By Work. |
| Whistleblower Law | Whistleblower Notice | Information concerning whistleblowers protections laws in California |
| Unemployment Law | Notice To Employees - Unemployment Insurance Benefits | |
| Sick Leave Law | Paid Sick Leave Poster | Information concerning California paid sick leave standards. |
| Sick Leave Law | Family Care, Medical Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave | |
| Miscellaneous Law | Emergency Phone Numbers | Information concerning workplaces' local emergency locations. |
| Miscellaneous Law | Payday Notice | Information concerning payday in California. |
| Minimum Wage Law | Minimum Wage Poster | Information concerning California Minimum Wage. |
| Job Safety Law | Safety and Health Protection on the Job (CAL/OSHA) | Information concerning Safety and Health Protection in California. |
| Health Notice | California No Smoking Signage | No Smoking Sign mandated for all employers |
| General Labor Law Poster | Notice to Employees - UI, DI, and PFL Insurance Benefits | |
| Family Leave Law | Your Rights and Obligations as a Pregnant Employee | |
| Equal Opportunity Law | Transgender Rights in the Workplace Poster |
| Poster Class | Poster Name | Poster Description |
|---|---|---|
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Unemployment Law
Spanish-Language |
Unemployment Insurance Benefits (Spanish) | |
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Minimum Wage Law
Spanish-Language |
Minimum Wage Poster (Spanish) | Information concerning California Minimum Wage. |
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Job Safety Law
Spanish-Language |
Safety and Health Protection on the Job (Spanish) | Information concerning Safety and Health Protection in California. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Spanish-Language |
Notice to Employees - UI, DI, and PFL Insurance Benefits (Spanish) |
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Optional California Labor Law Posters
30 PDFS
California provides an additional 30 labor law posters that are either optional to post, or mandatory only for certain types of employer. Check this list carefully to see if any of these labor posters are relevant to your business.
| Poster Class | Poster Name | Who Must Post | Poster Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workers Rights Law | Notice to Employees - Paid Time Off to Vote | All employers, for at least 10 days before every statewide election | Information for employees regarding their right to paid time off to vote in California elections |
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Miscellaneous Law
Bilingual |
Farm Labor Contractor Statement of Pay Rates | Farm labor contractors licensed by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement | The California notice displays a sheet for farm labor contractors to fill out for information on their statement of pay rates. |
| Miscellaneous Law | Operating Rules for Industrial Trucks | Employers who operate forklifts and other types of industrial trucks or tow tractors | California poster contains a set of guidelines and rules for industries that operate industrial trucks. |
| Job Safety Law | Access to Medical and Exposure Records | All businesses using hazardous or toxic substances | Poster contains information on the rights of employees working with harmful substances and the availability of their medical records. |
| Job Safety | Work Smarter, Not Just Harder - CAL/OSHA | Optional | Work Smarter Not Harder Poster for restaurant and bar safety. |
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Job Safety
Bilingual |
Agricultural Safety & Health Poster (CAL/OSHA) | Poster providing CAL/OSHA safety information for agricultural and farm workers | |
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Human Trafficking Law
Bilingual |
Stop Human Trafficking | Farm Labor Contractors, Hotels, Other Covered Businesses | Human trafficking hotline poster, bilingual in English and Spanish |
| Health Notice | Employees Must Wash Hands | Optional | California Department of Public Health hand washing poster |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #1 Manufacturing Industry | Employers in the Manufacturing Industry | Information containing regulations for the Manufacturing Industry for California and Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order No. 1. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #10 Amusement and Recreation Industry | Employers in the Amusement and Recreation Industry | California Industrial Welfare Commission Order No. 10 which contains regulations for workers of the Amusement and Recreation Industry. |
| General Labor Law Poster | Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #11 Broadcasting Industry | Employers in the Broadcasting Industry | California Industrial Welfare Commission Order No. 11 which contains regulations for the Broadcasting Industry. |
| General Labor Law Poster | Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #12 Motion Picture Industry | Employers in the Motion Picture Industry | California Industrial Welfare Commission Order No. 12 which contains regulations for the Motion Picture Industry. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #13 Industries Preparing Agricultural Products for Market, on the Farm | Employers in the Industries preparing agricultural products for market, on the farm | California IWC Wage Order No. 13 poster containing information on regulations for the Industries preparing agricultural products for the market and on the farm. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #14 Agricultural Occupations | Employers in Agricultural occupations | California IWC Wage Order No. 14 poster containing regulations for Agricultural occupations. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #15 Household Occupation | Employers in the household occupation | California IWC Wage Order No. 15 poster containing regulations for the household occupation. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #16 Certain On-Site Occupations in the Construction, Drilling, Logging and Mining | Employers in certain on-site occupations in the construction, drilling, logging and mining industries | California IWC No. 16 poster containing regulations for certain on-site occupations in the construction, drilling, logging and mining industries. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #17 Miscellaneous Employees | Employers in miscellaneous industries | California IWC Wage Order No. 17 poster with information on regulations for miscellaneous industries. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #2 Personal Services Industry | Employers in the Personal Service Industry | California IWC Wage Order No. 2 poster containing regulations for the Personal Service Industry. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #3 Canning, Freezing, and Preserving Industry | Employers in the Canning, freezing, and preserving Industry | Information from California IWC Wage Order No. 3 containing regulations for the canning, freezing, and preserving Industry. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #4 Professional, Technical, Clerical, Mechanical and Similar Occupations | Employers in professional, technical, clerical, mechanical and similar occupations | Information from California IWC Wage Order No. 4 containing regulations for professional, technical, clerical, mechanical and similar occupations. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #5 Public Housekeeping Industry | Employers in the Public Housekeeping Industry | Information from California IWC Wage Order No. 5 containing regulations for the Public Housekeeping Industry. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #6 Laundry, Linen Supply, Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Industry | Employers in the Laundry, linen supply, dry cleaning, and dyeing Industry | Information from California IWC Wage Order No. 6 containing regulations for the laundry, linen supply, dry cleaning, and dyeing Industry. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #7 Mercantile Industry | Employers in the Mercantile Industry | Information about Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order No. 7 containing regulations for the Mercantile Industry. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #8 Industries Handling Products After Harvest | Employers in the Industries handling products after harvest | California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order No. 8 containing information on regulations for the Industries handling products after harvest. |
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General Labor Law Poster
Bilingual |
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order #9 Transportation Industry | Employers in the Transportation Industry | Information about the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order No. 9 containing regulations for the Transportation Industry. |
| General Labor Law Poster | Required Workplace Posting for All California Barbering and Cosmetology Licensees | All businesses employing licensed barbers and cosmetologists | Labor law summary for licensed barbers & cosmetologists |
| Family Leave Law | California Pregnancy Disability Leave Poster | Employers of 5 to 49 employees | Notice about California's labor laws pertaining to pregnancy disability leave that can be displayed for the 2019 year. Also lists certifications needed to apply. |
| Coronavirus Notice | Coronavirus Department of Health Poster | Optional | Coronavirus poster provided by the California Department of Health. |
| Coronavirus Notice | COVID-19 Face Coverings, Masks and Respirators Poster (CAL/OSHA) | Mask type protection information poster | |
| Coronavirus Notice | Combine Physical Distancing with Face Coverings Poster (CAL/OSHA) | Poster recommending the use of both masks and social distancing |
| Poster Class | Poster Name | Who Must Post | Poster Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Job Safety Law
Spanish-Language |
Access to Medical and Exposure Records (Spanish) | All businesses using hazardous or toxic substances | Spanish version of the poster contains information on the rights of employees working with harmful substances and the availability of their medical records. |
Once you have printed all needed California labor law posters, be sure to visit the free federal labor law posters page to ensure that you also acquire all mandatory Federal posters in order to comply with Department of Labor's mandatory posting laws.
Disclaimer: While Minimum-Wage.org does our best to keep this list of California labor law postings up to date and complete, we cannot be held liable for errors or omissions. Is a California labor poster on this page missing or out-of-date? Please let us know here so we can fix it!
California Labor Law Poster Sources:
- California Department Of Industrial Relations , updated May 2020
- California Labor Law Posters List at http://www.dir.ca.gov/wpnodb.html