Official posters are free
Government agencies publish these posters free of charge. You can download and print every one of them from the links on this page. Buying a commercial all-in-one poster is optional.
Maryland state posters
These are the posters Maryland agencies list for employers. Some apply only to certain employers, as noted. The state’s own list is the final word: Maryland Department of Labor: Labor and Employment Publications in Maryland (required publications and postings).
| Poster | Who must post it | Published by |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Minimum Wage and Overtime Law Languages: English, Spanish | Employers must physically post it where employees can easily see it. Employers in Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties use the county version instead (see Local). | Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry, Employment Standards Service |
| Equal Pay for Equal Work | Each employer, in each place of employment. | Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry |
| Notice to Tipped Employees Languages: English, Spanish | Employers of tipped employees, in each place where a tipped employee works. | Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry |
| Employment of Minors Fact Sheet | See the agency page for who must post. The Department lists it under required postings by employers; it covers the employment of minors. | Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry |
| Maryland Occupational Safety and Health: Safety and Health Protection on the Job | See the agency page for who must post. MOSH publishes separate private sector and public sector versions. | Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) |
| To Employees (unemployment insurance) | Employers subject to the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Law. The notice says it must be posted in a conspicuous place. | Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance |
| Health Insurance Coverage (continuation after separation) | See the agency page for who must post. The notice is marked "To be posted." | Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance |
| Employer's Posting Notice (workers' compensation, Form C-24) | Employers must keep workers' compensation notices from the Commission or their insurer conspicuously posted at places of employment they control or operate. Fill in the employer and insurer details on the form. | Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission |
| Employment Discrimination Is Unlawful Languages: English, Spanish | See the agency page for who must post. The Department of Labor lists it among required employment posters. | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights |
| Pregnant & Working Languages: English, Spanish | Employers covered by Maryland's fair employment law must post information on employees' rights to reasonable accommodation and leave for a disability caused or contributed to by pregnancy, in a conspicuous location and in any employee handbook. | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights |
City and county posters
Some local governments in Maryland require their own posters in addition to the state and federal ones:
- Montgomery County: Maryland Minimum Wage and Overtime Law for Montgomery County (Maryland Department of Labor): Employers in Montgomery County post this county version instead of the statewide minimum wage poster. Montgomery County's Office of Human Rights links to it as the county's minimum wage notice. Spanish version available.
- Howard County: Maryland Minimum Wage and Overtime for Howard County (Maryland Department of Labor): Employers in Howard County post this county version instead of the statewide minimum wage poster. Spanish version available.
- Prince George's County: Maryland Minimum Wage and Overtime for Prince George's County (Maryland Department of Labor): Employers in Prince George's County post this county version instead of the statewide minimum wage poster. Spanish version available.
Good to know
- Under the Healthy Working Families Act, employers must notify employees of their right to earned sick and safe leave. The Commissioner of Labor and Industry provides a free poster and model notice that employers may use to comply. (source)
- The Maryland Department of Labor's sick and safe leave employee notice (poster) is published on its paid leave page. (source)
- The Maryland Department of Labor's statewide minimum wage poster states it is not for use in Howard, Montgomery or Prince George's Counties. (source)
Federal posters
Maryland employers also need federal posters. Which ones apply depends on your number of employees and type of business. The U.S. Department of Labor’s free Poster Advisor tells you which federal posters your business needs.
Federal posters for most employers
| Poster | Who must post it | Published by |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (federal minimum wage) | Every employer with employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
| Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal | Employers covered by federal anti-discrimination laws. Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered (20 for age discrimination). | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
| Job Safety and Health: It's the Law | Private employers. In a state with an OSHA-approved state plan, post the state's equivalent poster instead. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
| Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act | Private employers with 50 or more employees in 20 or more workweeks, plus public agencies and public and private elementary and secondary schools. | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
| Employee Polygraph Protection Act | Most private employers (it does not apply to federal, state or local governments). | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
| Your Rights Under USERRA (military service members) | All employers must give this notice to employees covered by USERRA. Posting it where employee notices are posted is the usual way. | U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service |
Federal posters for specific employers
These apply only to federal contractors, farms and a few other employers.
| Poster | Who must post it | Published by |
|---|---|---|
| Notice to All Employees Working on Federal or Federally Financed Construction Projects (Davis-Bacon Act) | Contractors and subcontractors on federal or federally financed construction contracts over $2,000 that are subject to the Davis-Bacon and related acts. | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
| Employee Rights on Government Contracts (Service Contract Act and related acts) | Contractors and subcontractors on federal service contracts over $2,500 that use service employees. | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
| Worker Rights Under Executive Order 13658 (federal minimum wage for contractors) | Federal contractors and subcontractors covered by Executive Order 13658. | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
| Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws (Executive Order 13496) | Federal contractors and subcontractors covered by Executive Order 13496. | U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards |
| Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) Languages: English/Spanish, English/Haitian Creole, English/Vietnamese, English/Hmong | Agricultural employers, agricultural associations and farm labor contractors that employ migrant or seasonal agricultural workers. | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
| Employee Rights Under the H-2A Program Languages: English, Spanish | Agricultural employers hiring temporary agricultural workers on H-2A visas. | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
| Employee Rights for Workers with Disabilities Paid at Special Minimum Wages (FLSA section 14(c)) | Employers with workers paid under special minimum wage certificates authorized by section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
Requirements for federal contractors change with executive orders. If you hold a federal contract, check the contract's own posting clauses and the Department of Labor's Poster Advisor.
Where and how to post
Post the notices in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants can easily see them, such as a break room or next to the time clock. Some notices must also be given to employees directly or offered in other languages; the agency pages above say when.
Remote employees: The EEOC says electronic posting usually supplements the physical poster. For employers without a physical location, or for employees who work remotely and don't regularly visit the workplace, electronic posting may be the only posting. (EEOC)
More free tools for Maryland employers
- Maryland payroll agency directory: where to register, report new hires and file.
- W-4 / MW507 Helper: help new hires fill out their withholding forms.
- Paycheck calculator: estimate take-home pay with federal and Maryland withholding.
- New employer payroll setup: the steps to take before your first payroll.
- All Maryland payroll guides
Legal disclaimer
This page is a resource only. It provides general information about workplace posting requirements. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client or professional relationship. Employers are solely responsible for knowing which notices apply to them and for keeping every posted notice complete and up to date.
Posting requirements depend on your business: the number of employees, your industry, government contracts, whether you employ minors, and your city or county. Laws, posters, posting rules and agency web addresses change, sometimes with little notice, and these changes may not be reflected here right away.
We check this list and its links regularly (last checked ), but we make no guarantee that it is complete, accurate or current, and we are not responsible for the content of the government websites we link to. The agencies that publish the posters are the final authority. For advice about your specific situation, contact the agency or a qualified employment attorney.
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