Press Release: 6/4/2025

New Massachusetts Law Requires Veterans’ Benefits Workplace Poster

 



Posted: June 3, 2025



New Massachusetts Law Requires Veterans’ Benefits Workplace Poster

Download and Print the Required Poster for Your Chiropractic Office



As of April 2, 2025, the Veterans’ Employee Resource Notification Act (Act 197 of 2024)requires all Massachusetts businesses with one or more employees to display a Veterans’ Resource Poster in a prominent, easily accessible location for all employees.



This includes chiropractic practices across the Commonwealth.



Purpose of the Law



Massachusetts is home to a significant population of veterans, many of whom face challenges in accessing support services as they transition from military to civilian life. This new law ensures that all workplaces provide clear and accessible information about the resources available to veterans, helping to connect them with vital support systems.



What the Poster Includes



The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has created a state-approved Veterans’ Resource Poster that includes information and contacts for:





  • Mental health and substance use services




  • Education, workforce development, and job training programs




  • Tax benefits for veterans




  • Services related to veteran designation on driver’s licenses or state IDs




  • Unemployment benefit eligibility resources




  • Legal aid




  • Contact information for the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services




  • The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs




  • The Veterans Crisis Line





Mass Chiro Members: Stay Compliant



All chiropractic offices with employees are required by law to display this poster. You can download and print the required Veterans’ Resource Poster directly from the [Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services website.




Reminder: Other Required Federal and State Labor Posters



In addition to the Veterans’ Resource Poster, chiropractic practices in Massachusetts must also display the following federal and state workplace posters:



Federal Posters (Available for Free):







  • Earned Sick Time Law




  • Fair Employment Poster




  • Minimum Wage Poster




  • Unemployment Insurance Poster




  • Pregnancy and Employment Rights




  • Workers’ Compensation Notice





You do not need to purchase these posters from outside vendors. They are available at no cost from the state and federal labor websites linked above.



👉 Massachusetts State Posters: Click this link for the mentioned posters



This page provides a comprehensive list of mandatory workplace posters for employers in Massachusetts, including those related to wage and hour laws, fair employment practices, unemployment insurance, earned sick time, and more. It’s essential for employers to display these notices in areas accessible to all employees to ensure compliance with state regulations.mass.gov+3mass.gov+3mass.gov+3mass.gov+2mass.gov+2mass.gov+2



For additional resources and downloadable versions of these posters, you might also find the following links helpful:





  • Workplace Publications and Other Resources




  • Workplace Rights Publications





These pages offer various materials, including multilingual versions of required posters and guides on workplace rights and responsibilities.mass.gov



If you need assistance with specific posters or have further questions, feel free to ask!




For any questions or assistance, contact Massachusetts Chiropractic Society at

📧 mcs@masschiro.org | ☎️ 781-849-0000