Kentucky Labor Law Posters - State & Federal
Kentucky Labor Law Posters - State & Federal
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Poster sizes vary by state; max size 25.5” x 39.5”
Notices Include: Minimum Wage, Workers' Compensation, Discrimination Notice
Kentucky Minimum Wage:$7.25 - Effective 7/2009
Latest State Updates
- Equal Employment Opportunity (10/2025)
- Safety and Health on the Job (7/2025)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (8/2024)
- Public Accommodation (8/2024)
- Safety and Health on the Job (1/2024)
- Wage and Hour Laws (2/2019)
Our All-On-One Poster combines mandatory Kentucky and federal requirements for all businesses.
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Stay Compliant with the 2026 Kentucky Labor Law Poster
Simplify compliance with our 2026 Space Saver-1 All-On-One Kentucky labor law poster.
Designed with reversible horizontal and vertical display options, this poster consolidates all mandatory notices into a single, easy-to-read design. It includes essential Kentucky postings such as Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Equal Employment Opportunity, Wage and Hour Laws, Public Accommodations, and Job Safety and Health.
Employers who require federal-only notices can also view our Federal Labor Law Poster, which include all mandatory nationwide workplace postings.
Kentucky State Postings Included
- KY Unemployment Insurance Notice
- KY Equal Employment Opportunity
- KY Wage Discrimination Because of Sex
- KY Wage and Hour Laws
- KY OSHA Job Safety and Health
- KY Workers' Compensation
- KY Public Accommodations
- KY No Smoking
Federal Postings and Notifications Included
- EEOC "Know Your Rights" Notice
- Federal Minimum Wage Notice
- Employee Polygraph Protection Notice
- Family and Medical Leave Act Notice (download only where required)
- USERRA Rights and Benefits Notice
- USCIS Discrimination Notice
- Payday Notice (Meets notification requirements)
- Employee "Right to Know" Notice
- IRS EITC / Notice 797 / W-4 Notice (Meets notification requirements)
Wage regulations are a critical part of compliance, For employers comparing wage requirements nationwide, view Our US minimum wage by state.
Ongoing Kentucky Labor Law Compliance Support
Keeping labor law posters current is an ongoing responsibility for Kentucky employers, as both state and federal posting requirements can change throughout the year. Missing an update may lead to compliance gaps, penalties, or issues during audits and inspections.
To simplify this process, employers can enroll in the Labor Law Posters Online Full Compliance Plan, which provides automatic poster updates whenever Kentucky or federal posting requirements change. This plan helps businesses maintain up-to-date labor law postings without needing to track regulatory changes manually.
For employers seeking state-specific guidance, our Kentucky compliance service offers dedicated support to help businesses meet Kentucky labor law posting requirements. This service is designed to assist employers with understanding applicable notices, maintaining compliance across locations, and staying aligned with both Kentucky and federal regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What additional workplace compliance resources are available for Kentucky employers?
Yes. Even with labor law posters displayed, the Kentucky OSHA Safety Poster is essential for full OSHA compliance. It is laminated, all-on-one, and guarantees fine coverage, ensuring your workplace meets all OSHA requirements.
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How often must the Kentucky labor law posters be updated, and who monitors those updates?
Kentucky posters should be updated whenever the Kentucky Labor Cabinet or federal agencies revise notices. Even though the minimum wage is unlikely to change in 2026, updates may occur for OSHA, equal employment, and wage‑payment laws. Our service tracks these changes and updates your Kentucky labor law poster automatically.
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What labor law and minimum wage rules apply in Kentucky for 2026?
Kentucky adheres to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour because the state has not enacted a higher rate. Employers must comply with federal laws, Kentucky’s Wage and Hour Act, child‑labor restrictions, and anti‑discrimination statutes. Employees must also be paid overtime at 1½ times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a week. The Kentucky Wage Payment Act regulates the frequency of pay and final‑pay obligations under Kentucky labor laws 2026.
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What are the penalties in 2026 for not posting or updating Kentucky labor law posters?
Kentucky may impose fines and criminal penalties for violations of the Wage and Hour Act. Federal penalties range as on the violation. In addition, employees may sue for unpaid wages or damages if they were unaware of their rights due to missing posters required under Kentucky employee labor laws.
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Where can employers get compliant 2026 Kentucky posters, including bilingual/digital options?
We offer Kentucky labor law posters that combine state and federal requirements. Trusted by thousands of U.S. businesses, our service automatically updates your Kentucky employment law posters. Free individual posters are available from the Kentucky Labor Cabinet and U.S. Department of Labor websites.
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Are small businesses exempt from Kentucky labor law poster requirements in 2026?
No. Posting obligations apply to employers of all sizes. Some small family‑owned farms and domestic workers may be exempt from overtime and minimum wage provisions, but they still need to post any applicable federal notices.
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Can labor law notices be displayed electronically instead of physically in Kentucky in 2026?
Physical posters are required. Electronic posting may supplement the physical copy for remote workers, but it is not a substitute.
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Do Kentucky employers need to include both state and federal notices?
Yes. Employers must display the Kentucky wage and hour notice, workers’ compensation notice, and equal opportunity notice, along with all required federal posters. Our all‑on‑one poster ensures full compliance.
Poster Update Program
Stay stress-free with our one-year subscription that automatically sends you all mandatory labor law poster updates as they occur—usually two or three times per year—ensuring your Kentucky labor law posters are always current and compliant.
The following summarizes the key mandatory updates to Kentucky labor law posters at both state and federal levels, reflecting recent changes in workplace safety, employee rights, and wage regulations to ensure compliance and awareness among employers and employees.
2025 Kentucky State & Federal Updates
Kentucky Mandatory Update
October 2025 - Equal Employment Opportunity
Agency: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
Region: Statewide
- The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights has released an updated Equal Employment Opportunity poster. The update removed the section on the Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act (KPWA), which had outlined protections against discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The poster also removed the fax number and YouTube contact information..
July 2025 - Safety and Health on the Job (OSHA)
Agency: Education and Labor Cabinet
Region: Statewide
- The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet has updated their Safety and Health on the Job poster. Kentucky's reporting requirements now better align with federal workplace safety standards. Employees now have 30 days (previously 120 days) to file a discrimination complaint, and work-related incidents, including hospitalizations due to heart attacks, must be reported within 24 hours (previously 72 hours).
Federal Mandatory Update
April 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates federal minimum wage information for contractors to $13.30 for EO 13658 and notes revocation of EO 14026 due to EO 14236.
January 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $13.30 under EO 13658 and $17.75 under EO 14026.
January 2025 - Notice 797 and 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2024
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
2024 Kentucky State & Federal Updates
Kentucky Mandatory Update
September 2024 - Equal Employment Opportunity
Agency: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
Region: Statewide
- The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights has released an updated Equal Employment Opportunity poster. The redesigned notice integrates the former Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act (KPWA) into the Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KCRA), emphasizing that employers cannot discriminate based on pregnancy, including childbirth and related medical conditions. Contact information was also updated.
September 2024 - Public Accommodation
Agency: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
Region: Statewide
- The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights has released an updated Public Accommodation poster. The poster now includes additional statutory information, citing specific sections of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. It also features an updated physical address and a link to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights' YouTube channel.
March 2024 - Safety and Health on the Job (OSHA)
Agency: Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet
Region: Statewide
- The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet has updated the Safety and Health poster. The revisions encompass the department's new name and the mandate for specific employers to electronically submit injury and illness data to osha.gov/injuryreporting/ita.
Federal Mandatory Update
January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.90 under EO 13658 and $17.20 under EO 14026.
January 2024 - Notice 797 and 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2023
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave for Contractors
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the paid sick leave website with a QR code for more information for federal contractors.
2023 Kentucky State & Federal Updates
Federal Mandatory Update
June 2023 - Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Region: Nationwide
- Adds information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees.
May 2023 - Federal Minimum Wage
- When we updated on our Posters – June 2023
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide
- Includes information on the PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers, which expands break time and private space requirements for nursing employees.
January 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 and 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.15 under EO 13658 and $16.20 under EO 14026.
January 2023 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2022
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
2022 Kentucky State & Federal Updates
Federal Mandatory Update
October 2022 - Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Region: Nationwide
- Replaces an outdated EEOC poster with a plain-language version and QR code.
January 2022 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $11.25 under EO 13658 and $15.00 under EO 14026.
January 2022 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2021
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
2021 Kentucky State & Federal Updates
Kentucky Mandatory Update
October 2021 - Safety and Health on the Job (OSHA)
Agency: Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Region: Statewide
- The Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, released an updated Safety and Health on the Job notice. The "Citations" and "Reporting" sections now include reporting of any work-related death (including heart attack) within 8 hours from when the incident is reported to the employer and reporting within 72 hours for loss of an eye, amputation, or in-patient hospitalization (including from heart attack).
Federal Mandatory Update
January 2021 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2020
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
January 2021 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.95.
2020 Kentucky State & Federal Updates
Federal Mandatory Update
January 2020 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.80.
January 2020 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2019
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.