Do I need workplace posters if I have one employee?
Often, yes. Several notices apply once an employer has any covered employee, while others have employee-count or industry thresholds. Confirm each result with the linked official agency source.
Review federal and Maryland notices, then use the free finder to narrow the list for your workforce and industry.
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Maryland operates an OSHA-approved State Plan covering most private-sector and state/local government workers. State-plan rules must be at least as effective as federal OSHA and may add state-specific requirements.
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Often, yes. Several notices apply once an employer has any covered employee, while others have employee-count or industry thresholds. Confirm each result with the linked official agency source.
Requirements vary. Electronic distribution can help remote workers but does not automatically replace a physical posting requirement at an office or reporting location.
Some notices require another language in defined circumstances, and agencies commonly provide translations. Employers should review the instructions for each notice and the languages their workers read.
OSHA citations for posting violations can result in fines, and other agencies may enforce their own notice rules. Current consequences depend on the applicable law and circumstances.
Federal laws like the OSH Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act require covered employers to display official notices where employees can see them. Employers in Maryland may also need state-specific notices — minimum wage, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and discrimination notices are common examples.
Official posters are free. Every required federal and state notice can be downloaded at no cost from the issuing agency — you never have to buy a poster subscription to comply. This page links each notice to its official source so you can verify you have the current version.
Keep versions current. Agencies revise posters when laws change. When you print a new copy, check the revision date on the official source, replace outdated versions, and post notices where covered employees can readily see them — break rooms, time clocks, and site offices are typical spots.
Each guide explains who must post the notice, where to display it, and links to the official agency source with a free print-ready download when available.
Posters keep your walls compliant — these free tools help with the rest of your safety program.