FMLA Poster Requirement (Ongoing)
Friday, January 1, 2027
Covered employers must display the FMLA poster in a conspicuous location. Updated posters should be checked annually.
Who must comply
Employers covered by the FMLA — generally those with 50 or more employees, plus all public agencies and schools. The poster is required even if no employee is currently FMLA-eligible.
If you miss it
The DOL can assess a civil money penalty per willful failure to post the FMLA general notice, indexed for inflation.
Background
The Family and Medical Leave Act (1993) requires covered employers to display the WH-1420 general-notice poster. The DOL refreshes the poster periodically, so it's worth re-checking yours each year.
Compliance checklist
- 1Confirm you're a covered employer (50+ employees, or a public agency/school).
- 2Post the current DOL FMLA general-notice poster where employees and applicants can see it.
- 3If you have an employee handbook, include FMLA policy language in it.
- 4Provide the poster electronically too if you have remote workers.
Add to your calendar
Reviewed Saturday, June 13, 2026. Dates can change and exceptions apply — confirm with the official source. Not legal advice.