California employers should take a moment to review this important workplace posting requirement. Cal/OSHA has issued an April 2026 update to its required “Safety and Health Protection on the Job” notice, and employers should make sure the current version is printed and posted in the workplace.
For business owners and managers, this is a simple compliance step that should not be overlooked. At DPA Attorneys at Law, we regularly remind clients that small posting issues can turn into unnecessary compliance problems if they are ignored.
What This Notice Covers
The “Safety and Health Protection on the Job” notice explains key workplace safety obligations and employee rights under California law. Among other things, it tells employees:
- Employers must provide a safe and healthful workplace
- Employees may report unsafe working conditions
- Employees may request a Cal/OSHA safety inspection
- Employees have protections related to workplace safety complaints
- Cal/OSHA division office addresses and phone numbers are available for contact throughout California
This is not just an informational handout. It is a required workplace notice that employers must keep posted.
Where Employers Should Post It
Under Cal/OSHA posting rules, employers must post the notice in a conspicuous place where employee notices are customarily placed, and at least one notice must be posted in each establishment. A failure to post the required notice can lead to penalties.
As a practical matter, DPA Attorneys at Law recommends printing the attached notices and placing them next to your labor law posters so they are easy for employees to see and easy for management to verify during routine compliance checks.
Important Printing Note
Please note that this notice is sized 11 x 17.
That detail matters. Printing the wrong size can create avoidable problems, especially if the notice becomes difficult to read or does not match the intended posting format. Businesses should make sure the posted version is clear, legible, and placed with other required workplace postings.
Why This Matters for Business Owners
Workplace postings can feel minor compared to day-to-day operational issues, but they are part of a broader compliance picture. For employers in hospitality, restaurants, real estate, car wash operations, gas stations, multi-family housing, and other people-intensive businesses, posting compliance is one of the easiest issues to address before it becomes part of a larger dispute or inspection.
This is especially true when a business is already managing hiring, scheduling, employee relations, safety protocols, and wage-and-hour compliance. DPA Attorneys at Law works with business owners and managers to help protect their operations, reduce preventable risk, and respond strategically when employment or regulatory issues arise.
A Good Time for a Quick Compliance Check
This update is also a good reminder to review your broader workplace posting setup. Employers may want to confirm:
- The newest Cal/OSHA notice is posted
- The notice is placed in a visible, customary posting location
- Each business location has the required posting
- Other required California and federal labor law posters are current
If your business has multiple locations, now is a good time to make sure each site has all of the necessary postings. For a copy of the required notices, feel free to reach out to us at info@dpalaw.com or 760-372-0007.
Business compliance often comes down to consistent execution of simple requirements. DPA Attorneys at Law helps California employers stay ahead of issues like these before they create larger legal or operational headaches. For more business legal updates, visit www.dpalaw.com.
