You’ve rung in the new year and caught up on new laws—but have you updated your mandatory workplace postings for 2026? If not, we’ve compiled (and linked!) an updated list of key workplace posters—with brief descriptions of covered employers and poster content—that private employers in New Jersey, New York, and New York City are required to post in conspicuous locations in the workplace.
Before we get into it, employers should note that this round up covers generally applicable posting obligations for private employers. Accordingly, employers should consider the following:
- Additional distribution obligations may be required.
- Certain job functions or actions may trigger additional notice obligations.
- Postings may be required in additional languages.
- Industry-specific employers may have additional posting obligations.
- Posting and distribution requirements may differ for remote employees.
- Contact our team to discuss any additional obligations that may apply to your organization.
NEW JERSEY
Anti-Discrimination
Who: All employers
What: Notice of rights under the NJLAD.
Who: Employers with 50+ employees
What: Notice of right to be free from gender inequity or bias in pay under the NJLAD.
Leave & Insurance Benefits
Who: All employers covered by the law.
What: Notice of rights to wage replacement benefits when taking qualifying leave.
Who: Employers with 30+ employees
What: Notice of coverage and rights.
Who: All employers
What: Notice of rights to earn and use paid sick leave under the law.
Who: Employers with 25+ employees
What: Notice of right to job-protected leave for victims of domestic or sexual violence.
Who: All employers covered by the state’s unemployment insurance and temporary disability benefits programs.
What: Notice of rights and resources.
Wage & Hour
Who: All employers
What: Updated information on the state’s wage and hour laws.
Who: All employers
What: Summary of New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law.
Who: All employers
What: Notice of information and rights related to proper worker classification.
Workplace Safety & Health
- Workers’ Compensation Law
Who: All employers required to carry workers’ compensation coverage.
What: Notice of compliance and carrier information (supplied by insurance carrier). For self-insured employers, a notice of compliance prescribed by the Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance.
Who: All employers with control over an indoor public space or workplace.
What: Signage indicating areas where smoking is prohibited and permitted.
Whistleblower & Retaliation Protections
Who: All employers
What: Notice of rights under the law and employer-designated contact information.
- New Jersey Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act (yet to be published)
Who: All employers
What: Notice of rights under the state’s “captive audience” law (see HERE).
Child Labor & Youth Employment
Who: All employers that employ individuals under the age of 18.
What: Information on child labor laws, prohibited work, and punishment for violations.
Who: With limited exceptions, all employers that employ individuals under the age of 18.
What: Employers must post a schedule of working hours and meal periods of minors (see example linked).
Reporting & Recordkeeping
Who: All employers
What: Notice of employer’s reporting and recordkeeping obligations under eight New Jersey statutes governing wages, benefits, and payroll-related taxes.
NEW YORK STATE
Anti-Discrimination
Who: All employers
What: Notice of rights under the New York State Human Rights Law.
Who: All employers that consider criminal conviction history in employment decisions.
What: Notice of rights regarding the use of criminal conviction records in employment decisions.
Who: All employers
What: Notice of rights under New York’s equal pay law.
Wage & Hour
Who: All employers
What: Information on city and state minimum wage rates and laws.
Who: All employers
What: Employers must post its policy on time off and working hours (see guidance linked).
Who: All employers
What: Information on the Wage Theft Prevention Act.
Who: Food service employers
What: Information on wage deduction laws.
Who: Food service employers
What: Information on tip theft laws and regulations.
Leave & Insurance Benefits
Who: All employers subject to New York unemployment insurance coverage.
What: Notice of coverage and unemployment insurance information.
- Workers’ Compensation Notice of Compliance
Who: All employers required to carry workers’ compensation insurance.
What: Notice of compliance (white poster supplied by carrier).
- Disability Benefits Notice of Compliance
Who: All employers required to provide disability benefits coverage.
What: Notice of compliance (blue poster supplied by carrier).
Workplace Safety & Health
Who: All employers
What: Notice of right to express breast milk in the workplace.
Who: All employers that control or operate an indoor workplace or public place where smoking is prohibited or restricted.
What: Employers must post “No Smoking” signs or symbols where smoking is prohibited by law.
Retaliation Protections
Who: All employers
What: Notice of rights and protections against retaliatory action by employers.
Veterans’ Rights & Benefits
Who: Employers with 50+ full-time employees.
What: Information on veterans’ benefits and resources.
Child Labor & Youth Employment
Who: All employers that employ individuals under the age of 18.
What: Employers must post a schedule of work hours and meal breaks of minors (see example linked).
NEW YORK CITY
Anti-Discrimination & Harassment
Who: All employers that conduct criminal background checks.
What: Notice of rights and procedures under the FCA when criminal history is considered in employment decisions.
Who: All employers
What: Employers must display the poster and distribute the fact sheet describing rights and resources under the New York City Human Rights Law.
Leave & Accommodations
Who: All employers
What: Notice of rights under the NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and paid prenatal leave law.
Who: All employers
What: Employers must post notice of rights pending transition into ESSTA by February 22, 2026 (see HERE).
Industry-Specific Notice of Rights
Who: Industry-specific covered employers.
What: Notice of coverage and rights under industry-specific laws.
Employer Takeaways
As we noted above, there may be additional posting, notice, and/or distribution obligations that may apply to your organization. For a detailed discussion of additional requirements specific to your workplace, contact a team member today.
If you have any questions regarding posting, notice, and/or distribution requirements specific to your organization, please reach out to the NFC Attorney with whom you typically work or call us at 973.665.9100.