2026 Labor Law Poster Updates: State-by-State Changes
Quick Answer
Seventeen states released 89 labor law poster updates in early 2026. Minimum wage posters changed in 15 states. Paid leave posters updated in 5 states. Updates include 23 different languages across all affected states.
Your labor law posters need updates if you have employees in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, or Virginia.
Why 2026 Poster Updates Matter
Labor law poster requirements change when state legislatures pass new laws or agencies issue updated regulations. Employers must display current posters to stay compliant.
Outdated posters create compliance gaps. State labor departments conduct workplace audits. Missing or outdated required notices result in federal penalties up to $26,262 per violation. State penalties vary by jurisdiction.
ePoster customers receive these updates automatically. Your digital posters refresh when states release new versions. No manual tracking required.
2026 Update Patterns
Most Common Changes:
Minimum wage updates: 15 states
Paid leave programs: 5 states
Industry-specific rates: New York (7 different minimum wages)
Multilingual requirements: 23 languages across 17 states
States with Pending Updates: Connecticut has not yet released its 2026 minimum wage poster. The state increased its minimum wage to $16.35 on January 1, 2026. Updated posters typically release within 30 days of the effective date.
Labor Law Posters Updated in 2026
Labor Law Posters Updated in 2026
Arizona (4 updates)
Minimum Wage (English)
Minimum Wage (Spanish)
Tucson Minimum Wage (English)
Tucson Minimum Wage (Spanish)
What changed: Arizona's statewide minimum wage increased. Tucson's local minimum wage increased for employers within city limits.
California (2 updates)
Minimum Wage (English)
Paid Sick Days
What changed: California minimum wage increased statewide. The paid sick days notice reflects expanded accrual requirements under updated regulations.
Colorado (16 updates)
Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (English)
Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (Spanish)
COMPS Order (English)
COMPS Order (Spanish)
COMPS Order (Amharic)
COMPS Order (Arabic)
COMPS Order (Burmese)
COMPS Order (Dari)
COMPS Order (French)
COMPS Order (Kinyarwanda)
COMPS Order (Nepali)
COMPS Order (Rohingya)
COMPS Order (Russian)
COMPS Order (Simplified Chinese)
COMPS Order (Somali)
COMPS Order (Swahili)
COMPS Order (Vietnamese)
What changed: Colorado minimum wage increased. The state added language versions to meet multilingual posting requirements in diverse workplaces.
District of Columbia (9 updates)
Paid Family Leave (English)
Paid Family Leave (Spanish)
Paid Family Leave (Amharic)
Paid Family Leave (Arabic)
Paid Family Leave (Chinese)
Paid Family Leave (French)
Paid Family Leave (Korean)
Time Off to Vote (Primary Election)
Time Off to Vote (General Election)
What changed: DC updated paid family leave notices with current program information. Voting notices reflect 2026 primary and general election dates.
Maine (7 updates)
Minimum Wage (English)
Minimum Wage (Spanish)
Minimum Wage (Arabic)
Minimum Wage (Chinese)
Minimum Wage (French)
Minimum Wage (Portuguese)
Minimum Wage (Somali)
What changed: Maine minimum wage increased. The state requires multilingual versions in workplaces with non-English speaking employees.
Massachusetts (13 updates)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (English)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Spanish)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Arabic)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Chinese)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (French)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Haitian Creole)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Italian)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Khmer)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Korean)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Lao)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Portuguese)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Russian)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Vietnamese)
What changed: Massachusetts updated paid family and medical leave program notices with current contribution rates and benefit information.
Minnesota (11 updates)
All Posters Pack (English)
All Posters Pack (Hmong)
All Posters Pack (Somali)
All Posters Pack (Spanish)
Minimum Wage (English)
Minimum Wage (Hmong)
Minimum Wage (Somali)
Minimum Wage (Spanish)
Paid Leave (standard version)
Paid Leave (standard version, Spanish)
Paid Leave (equivalent plan version)
Paid Leave (equivalent plan version, Spanish)
What changed: Minnesota minimum wage tiers adjusted for inflation. The state added paid leave notices for employers covered under the new Earned Sick and Safe Time law.
Missouri (2 updates)
Minimum Wage (English)
Minimum Wage (Spanish)
What changed: Missouri minimum wage increased following voter-approved Proposition A.
Montana (2 updates)
Wage and Hour (English)
Wage and Hour (Spanish)
What changed: Montana minimum wage increased. The wage and hour notice includes current rate information.
New Jersey (1 update)
Minimum Wage and Hour Law Abstract
What changed: New Jersey minimum wage increased. The abstract poster reflects the current rate.
New York (10 updates)
Farm Minimum Wage
Apparel Minimum Wage
Miscellaneous Minimum Wage
Building Service Minimum Wage
Hospitality Minimum Wage
Home Care Aide Minimum Wage
Home Care Aide Minimum Wage (Non-Profit)
Airport Workers Minimum Wage (Miscellaneous)
Airport Workers Minimum Wage (Hospitality)
What changed: New York maintains different minimum wage rates by industry and region. Each poster reflects the specific rate for that employment category.
Ohio (1 update)
Minimum Wage
What changed: Ohio minimum wage increased for non-tipped employees and tipped employees.
Pennsylvania (1 update)
Veterans Benefits
What changed: Pennsylvania updated the veterans benefits notice with current program information and contact details.
Rhode Island (5 updates)
Combination Poster (English)
Combination Poster (Spanish)
Combination Poster (Portuguese)
Minimum Wage (English)
Minimum Wage (Spanish)
What changed: Rhode Island minimum wage increased. The combination poster consolidates multiple required notices.
South Dakota (2 updates)
Minimum Wage (English)
Minimum Wage (Spanish)
What changed: South Dakota minimum wage increased.
Vermont (1 update)
Minimum Wage
What changed: Vermont minimum wage increased.
Virginia (2 updates)
Minimum Wage (English)
Minimum Wage (Spanish)
What changed: Virginia updated the minimum wage poster with current agency contact information.
Pending Updates
Connecticut has not released updated minimum wage posters following the January 1, 2026 increase. The state Department of Labor typically publishes updated posters within 30 days of minimum wage changes.
ePoster monitors state labor department websites daily. Connecticut posters will automatically update in your account when the state releases new versions.
How ePoster Handles Updates
Your digital labor law posters update automatically when states release new versions. No action required.
Here's what happens:
State releases updated poster
ePoster reflects those changes
Our system pushes update to your account
Your dashboard reflects current posters
Employees see updated version immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when a poster update affects my business?
You need updated posters if you have employees in any of the 17 states listed above. Multi-state employers should review each location. Some updates (like Connecticut's pending release) require monitoring beyond the initial January changes.
ePoster sends email notifications when updates affect your account. Customers receive alerts within 24 hours of poster releases.
What happens if I don't update my labor law posters?
State labor departments enforce posting requirements through workplace audits. Penalties vary by state:
Federal violations: up to $17,000 per violation
State violations: typically $100 to $10,000 per missing or outdated poster
Repeat violations: increased fines and corrective action requirements
Employees also have private right of action in some states. Failure to post paid leave or minimum wage notices creates additional liability during wage disputes.
Do I need to display all language versions?
Language requirements vary by state. Federal law requires Spanish versions when you have Spanish-speaking employees. Some states mandate additional languages based on your workforce demographics.
Display English plus any languages spoken by 5% or more of your workforce. States like Colorado and Massachusetts specify exact language requirements in their posting regulations.
ePoster includes all language versions provided by the state. Download or display the languages your employees speak.
How often do labor law posters change?
Minimum wage posters typically update annually. States with indexed minimum wages release new versions every January.
Paid leave programs update when contribution rates or benefit amounts change. New legislation triggers poster releases within 30 to 90 days of effective dates.
Federal posters update less frequently. OSHA and EEOC posters remain current for multiple years unless regulations change.
Plan for updates in January (minimum wage), July (mid-year legislation effective dates), and whenever your state legislature passes new labor laws.
Are digital posters legally compliant?
Digital posting requirements vary by state. Federal agencies (DOL, OSHA, EEOC) allow digital posting when employees have regular access to the online notices.
State requirements differ. Some states explicitly permit digital-only posting. Others require physical posters in workplaces. Many states have unclear or no specific guidance on digital posting.
Remote employees in all states need digital access since they cannot view physical workplace posters.
ePoster provides both digital links and downloadable PDFs. Print required posters for physical workspaces. Send digital links to remote employees. This approach satisfies federal requirements and covers states with unclear digital posting rules.
Check your state labor department website for specific posting requirements.