Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§2000e–10 Posting of Notices; Penalties
Title 42 › CHAPTER 21 — CIVIL RIGHTS › SUBCHAPTER VI — EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES › § 2000e–10
Summary
Employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations must post and keep a notice approved by the Commission where employee notices are usually shown. The notice must give a short summary of the key rights under the law and tell people how to file a complaint. Knowingly failing to do this can be punished by a fine of up to $100 for each 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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102