Sign Posting Requirements

Every few years I like to remind clients of the various requirements relating to the sign posting requirements for companies in the property management business. Failure to post the signs can cost as much as $10,000 per violation, so it is a good idea to stay up to date on the issue. This update relates to federal requirements; your state may have additional requirements, so check with your State’s Department of Labor.

1. Federal Minimum Wage Sign: Must be posted by anyone with one or more employees. The sign must be posted in a conspicuous place where employees are likely to see it. The July 2007 revision of the poster is still valid and may be obtained from the DOL at 866-487-2943.
2. Equal Employment Opportunity Sign: Must be posted by anyone with 15 or more employees. The sign must be posted in a conspicuous place where employees are likely to see it. The penalty for failure to post this sign is up to $100 per violation. The sign may be obtained from the DOL at the above number and the most recent version is dated November 2009.
3. Job Safety and Health Protection Sign: Must be posted if you have one or more employees. The sign must be posted in a conspicuous place where employees are likely to see it. Copies may be obtained from OSHA at 800-321-6742 and the most recent version says “OSHA 3165-12-06R” in the lower right hand corner.
4. Employee Polygraph Protection Act Sign: Must be posted if you have one or more employees. The sign must be posted in a conspicuous place where employees are likely to see it. Civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation are possible. The sign may be obtained from the DOL at the number shown above. The June 2003 version is the most recent.
5. Family and Medical Leave Act Sign: Must be posted by anyone with 50 or more employees. DOL can impose fines of up to $100 per violation. It can be obtained from the DOL and the most recent edition is dated January 2009.
6. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Sign: Must be posted by employers of service members returning from a period of uniformed service, including those called up by the reserves or National Guard. A copy may be obtained from the DOL at 866-487-2365 and the latest version is dated October 2008.