Quick answer. Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division's list gives Connecticut employers nine state posters for most workplaces (minimum wage, wage payment, discrimination and equal pay, sick leave and workers' compensation), plus five more that apply only to some employers. Add the federal posters for the laws that cover you. "You may obtain posters free of charge by writing to the Connecticut Labor Department." (CT DOL)
What Connecticut's own list says
The Connecticut Labor Department's labor regulation posters page says "You may obtain posters free of charge by writing to the Connecticut Labor Department," and it lists separate wage posters for restaurants, mercantile businesses and everyone else. We checked it on November 7, 2026: CT DOL: Labor regulation posters.
Connecticut posters for most employers
| Poster | Who posts it | Official copy | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Regulations poster (DOL-75), minimum wage and hours The 2026 edition; a Spanish version is on the same page. | Employers in all industries and occupations not covered by a separate industry poster (restaurant or mercantile). | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Wage Payment Laws (DOL-74) | Employers, per the CT DOL list. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace poster Spanish version on the same page. | Employers, per the CT DOL list. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Electronic Monitoring notice (DOL-100, effective October 1, 2026) | Employers, per the CT DOL list. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Paid Sick Leave poster (CGS 31-57r) | Employers, per the CT DOL list. | Official page | November 7, 2026 |
| Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities posters, including sexual harassment | Employers, per the CT DOL list (issued by CHRO). | Official page | November 7, 2026 |
| Workers' Compensation notice (Workers' Compensation Commission) | Employers, per the CT DOL list. | Official page | November 7, 2026 |
| Americans with Disabilities Act: Employers' Written Notice to Employees Spanish version on the same page. | Employers, per the CT DOL list. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Connecticut Managed Care notice (Office of the Healthcare Advocate) | Employers, per the CT DOL list. | Official page | November 7, 2026 |
Connecticut posters for some employers only
| Poster | Who posts it | Official copy | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant and Hotel Restaurant poster (DOL-79) | Restaurant industry employers (post instead of DOL-75). | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Mercantile poster (DOL-78) | Mercantile industry employers (post instead of DOL-75). | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Mercantile and Retail Trades: minors | Mercantile and retail employers of minors. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Restaurants and Food Service: minors | Restaurant and food service employers of minors. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Prevailing Wage Law poster | Employers on public works projects covered by the prevailing wage law. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
Federal posters for Connecticut employers
| Poster | Who posts it | Official copy | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal minimum wage (FLSA) | Connecticut employers covered by the federal minimum wage law (FLSA). | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | Connecticut employers with 50 or more employees, plus every public agency and school. | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) | Connecticut employers in the private sector (most of them). | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Military leave and reemployment (USERRA) | Connecticut employers with employees who serve or served in the uniformed services. | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Job safety and health (OSHA) | Connecticut's State Plan covers public employers only, so private employers in Connecticut are under federal OSHA and post this one. | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Equal employment opportunity (EEOC) | Connecticut employers with 15 or more employees for 20 weeks a year. | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| E-Verify posters (only if you use E-Verify) | Connecticut employers enrolled in E-Verify. | Official page | November 7, 2026 |
| Special minimum wage (only 14(c) certificate holders) | Connecticut employers holding a 14(c) special minimum wage certificate. | Official page | November 7, 2026 |
Full coverage rules for each federal poster: required workplace posters by state.
Worth knowing in Connecticut
- Connecticut's OSHA-approved State Plan covers state and local government workers only, so private employers post the federal OSHA poster.
- The page also has the written notice of rights under the CT Family and Medical Leave Act and CT Paid Leave. The page says it doesn't have to be posted; it goes in a handbook or is given to each employee.
- A new electronic monitoring notice (DOL-100) takes effect October 1, 2026.
The Connecticut poster pack
The posters themselves are free from the government agencies that issue them, and every link on this page downloads them at no cost.
- Connecticut poster checklist: all 14 state notices from Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division's list and the 8 federal ones, each with who posts it, a box to tick and the date we checked it.
- A posting log for each location: where each Connecticut poster hangs, its edition, the date you put it up and when you replaced it.
- A download sheet with the official link for every Connecticut and federal poster, and why four of them stay link-only.
- One updated pack free during your first year: if an agency issues a new version during your year, we send the updated pack.
Sources
- CT DOL: Labor regulation posters (checked November 7, 2026)
- CHRO publications (checked November 7, 2026)
- Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission (checked November 7, 2026)
Connecticut posting rules as listed on the pages above. General information, not legal advice; we are not lawyers, and nothing here guarantees compliance. A city, a county, a union contract or an industry rule can add notices; the agency's own page has the final word.
Connecticut poster questions
Which workplace posters must every Connecticut employer display?
Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division's list names nine state posters for employers in general: Administration Regulations poster (DOL-75), minimum wage and hours; Wage Payment Laws; Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace poster; Electronic Monitoring notice; Paid Sick Leave poster; Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities posters, including sexual harassment; Workers' Compensation notice; Americans with Disabilities Act: Employers' Written Notice to Employees; Connecticut Managed Care notice. Add the federal posters for the laws that cover you, such as the FLSA minimum wage poster and, with 15 or more employees, the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster.
Are Connecticut workplace posters free?
Yes. "You may obtain posters free of charge by writing to the Connecticut Labor Department." Every poster on this page links to the issuing agency's own page or file, where it costs nothing to download. The federal posters are free from the U.S. Department of Labor, the EEOC and OSHA.
Which Connecticut posters apply only to some employers?
Restaurant and Hotel Restaurant poster: restaurant industry employers (post instead of DOL-75). Mercantile poster: mercantile industry employers (post instead of DOL-75). Mercantile and Retail Trades: minors: mercantile and retail employers of minors. Restaurants and Food Service: minors: restaurant and food service employers of minors. Prevailing Wage Law poster: employers on public works projects covered by the prevailing wage law.
Do Connecticut employers post the federal OSHA poster?
Connecticut's State Plan covers public employers only, so private employers in Connecticut are under federal OSHA and post this one. OSHA's own page says employers don't need to replace an older version of its poster.
Where does a Connecticut employer get the workers' compensation notice?
Workers' Compensation notice comes from the official page linked here.
Is there a Connecticut sick leave poster?
Yes: Paid Sick Leave poster. Employers, per the CT DOL list.
How often do Connecticut posters change?
When the law or a rate changes. Administration Regulations poster (DOL-75), minimum wage and hours: The 2026 edition; a Spanish version is on the same page. Check Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division's page before you reprint.
Related: All states · Connecticut employer compliance 2027 · 2027 changes for employers · Colorado posters · District of Columbia posters