Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§2000e–10 Posting of notices; penalties
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 21— - CIVIL RIGHTS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VI— - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES › § 2000e–10
Summary
Employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations must post a Commission‑approved notice where workers and applicants see it, summarizing the law and how to file complaints. Willful violations may be fined up to $100 per offense.
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Title 42, §2000e–10
The Public Health and Welfare — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)Every employer, employment agency, and labor organization, as the case may be, shall post and keep posted in conspicuous places upon its premises where notices to employees, applicants for employment, and members are customarily posted a notice to be prepared or approved by the Commission setting forth excerpts, from or, summaries of, the pertinent provisions of this subchapter and information pertinent to the filing of a complaint.
(b)A willful violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100 for each separate offense.
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42 U.S.C. § 2000e–10
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73