Workplace Compliance Posters Guide: Managing Mandatory Workplace Notices Postings in France

What Are Mandatory Workplace Postings?

In the US, they are differences between Labor Law Posters and Notices. As we do have notice that must be provided to each employee individually in France, this section is dedicated to what would be called Labor Law Posters.

The UK terms, it would be all information you must display, including Health and safety law poster.

In a nutshell, in France you can't comply with the law just by providing individual notice. You must comply with Workplace Posters display from 1 employee.

Mandatory workplace postings include all legal information that must be clearly displayed for your employees in your office or premises. This includes, among others:

• Work hours,
• Emergency numbers,
• Fire safety instructions,
• And labor law notices such as non-discrimination or equal treatment policies.

These posters are required by the French Labor Code and must be kept visible and up to date. Non-compliance can lead to penalties during labor inspections.

Why Are These Postings Important?

Stay compliant with the Labor Code

Meet regulatory obligations and avoid fines or sanctions from the labor inspectorate.

Strengthen internal communication

Visible postings foster transparency and create a shared understanding of your company’s rules and commitments.

Improve workplace safety and risk prevention

Health and safety posters are part of your legal duty of care to employees.

Boost employee trust and workplace wellbeing

A compliant, well-managed workspace shows professionalism and care for employee welfare.

What Must Be Displayed in Your Office?

For standard office environments in Île-de-France, you must display the following information:

• Contact details of the labor inspectorate
• Contact details of the occupational physician
• Emergency numbers (fire, police, ambulance)
• Fire safety instructions
• Standard working hours
• No smoking and no vaping signs
• Notices on gender equality and non-discrimination
• How to access the Risk Assessment Document (DUER)
• How to consult applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Contact information for the Defender of Rights

How to Set Up Your Workplace Postings Step by Step

1. Identify the rules that apply to your company

Requirements may vary depending on your sector (offices, medical practices, public-access buildings, etc.).

2. Obtain or create legally compliant posters

Use clear, readable, and legally updated templates.
FM4ALL provides a free downloadable kit that meets most standard office requirements.

3. Choose the right locations

Post the information in clearly visible and accessible areas for all staff: entrances, break rooms, and shared corridors.

4. Keep your postings up to date

Update the posters in case of:

• Address or contact changes,
• Changes in company working hours,
• New labor laws or regulatory updates.

Download Your Free Mandatory Posting Kit

To make compliance easier, FM4ALL provides a free ready-to-print kit, tailored for offices in Île-de-France.
➡️ Download the Mandatory Worplace Posting Kit

Don’t have a printer or want something more polished?

Depending on your team size and preferences, we also offer laminated full-color kits, delivered directly to your office.
Order to fm4all from €50 to €200, depending on the format and number of posters required.

Simplify Compliance with FM4ALL

Let FM4ALL handle your mandatory workplace postings, so you can:

• ensure 100% legal compliance with French labor law,
• save time and reduce the burden on your teams,
• create a safer, more transparent office environment.

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