Staying compliant with federal and state labor law posting requirements is a year-round responsibility and 2026 is shaping up to be a major update year. Many states have already announced new minimum wage increases, paid leave expansions, and required posting revisions. And with more legislative sessions still in progress, additional updates are likely between now and January 1, 2026.
For employers, especially those operating in multiple states, it’s essential to plan ahead. Pre-ordering your 2026 labor law posters and enrolling in an automatic update subscription ensures continuous compliance without the end-of-year scramble.
Below is a comprehensive overview of the updates announced so far.
Why Getting Ahead of 2026 Labor Law Changes Matters
Labor law updates can happen at any time of year not just January 1. New laws, emergency amendments, or revised agency guidance can trigger new workplace posting requirements. Falling behind risks:
- Costly fines
- Employee complaints or claims
- Failed audits
- Outdated postings that no longer meet legal standards
EEOC Posting Update Expected
Upcoming federal updates to the EEOC Know Your Rights poster are expected in 2025–2026 as the agency revises several documents to comply with recently issued executive orders. These revisions may include changes to language currently summarizing Executive Order 11246, which is anticipated to be removed from the posting. Because the final updated EEOC poster is still pending, employers should prepare for mandatory posting changes in 2026. Proactive compliance via pre-ordered posters and NSC's labor law poster subscription removes the guesswork and protects your organization all year long.
2026 State-by-State Labor Law Updates
Below is a clear breakdown of the known state posting updates for 2026. This list will continue to grow as agencies finalize new requirements.
- Updated Safety and Health on the Job posting expected by Feb 1.
- Minimum wage increase for 2026.
- Statewide minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026.
- Some local jurisdictions may introduce additional increases monitoring required.
- Updated COMPS Order revisions coming in 2026, including wage thresholds and overtime rules.
- Possible update to FAMLI Program Notice with a lower premium rate and the addition of a neonatal care leave.
- Minimum wage increase tied to scheduled adjustments.
District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)
- Updates to the Paid Family Leave posting, including benefit and contribution changes.
- CPI-indexed minimum wage increase for 2026.
- Updates to Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits or contribution rates.
- Newly required poster for Minnesota Paid Leave program. (Equivalent Plan poster also available.)
- 2026 minimum wage increases for large and small employers.
- Minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026.
- Inflation-indexed minimum wage update.
- New Captive Audience employee-rights posting.
- Minimum wage increase for 2026.
- Updated Workers' Compensation posting.
- Revised Safety and Health Protection on the Job posting.
- 2026 minimum wage changes.
- 2026 minimum wage increase.
- Updates to the Paid Leave Oregon posting.
- New Veteran Benefits and Services mandatory workplace poster.
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Minimum wage increase to $16/hour on January 1, 2026.
- CPI-based minimum wage increase.
- Minimum wage increase tied to inflation.
- Minimum wage increase scheduled for 2026.
- Updated Paid Family Leave posting.
- 2026 minimum wage increase.
How Employers Can Prepare Now
1. Audit your current labor law postings
Check for outdated notices, expired revision dates, or state postings that are no longer current.
2. Identify multi-state posting requirements
If you operate in more than one state or have remote workers, you must maintain compliance for each location.
3. Prepare for remote posting compliance
Some states now require or allow digital delivery of posters for remote employees.
4. Pre-order 2026 posters before the rush
Demand surges in December and January, often causing shipping delays. Pre-ordering ensures timely delivery.
Why You Should Pre-Order Your 2026 Labor Law Posters Now
- Ensures compliance for 2026
- Eliminates year-end delays
- Avoids the administrative burden of tracking each update manually
- Guarantees your organization is ready as soon as the new posters are released
A pre-order locks in your posters as soon as the official versions are published by each state agency.
Stay Compliant All Year With our Poster Subscription
Because new posting requirements can occur mid-year, an automatic update subscription:
- Ships updated posters whenever a law changes
- Ensures compliance without monitoring legislative activity
- Covers new postings, revised notices, and emergency updates
- Automatically renews annually
- Provides peace of mind and removes HR risk
This is especially valuable in 2026, as many states are expected to release additional updates throughout the year.
Looking Ahead
2026 is bringing significant changes to state labor law posting requirements, from minimum wage increases to paid leave expansions and new mandatory notices. With more updates possible between now and January, staying ahead is the best compliance strategy.
Pre-order your 2026 labor law posters today and enroll in NSC's poster subscription to ensure accurate, up-to-date postings all year long.