Notice requirement

(a) In general Each employer shall notify each employee and include in any employee handbook, information— (1) describing paid sick time available to employees under this Act; (2) pertaining to the filing of an action under this Act; (3) on the details of the notice requirement for a foreseeable period of time under section 3(d)(1)(B)(i); and (4) that describes— (A) the protections that an employee has in exercising rights under this Act; and (B) how the employee can contact the Secretary (or other appropriate authority as described in section 6) if any of the rights are violated. (b) Posting of notice Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice, to be prepared or approved in accordance with procedures specified in regulations prescribed under section 12, setting forth excerpts from, or summaries of, the pertinent provisions of this Act including the information described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a). (c) Location The notice described under subsection (b) shall be posted— (1) in conspicuous places on the premises of the employer, where notices to employees (including applicants) are customarily posted; and (2) in employee handbooks. (d) Violation; penalty Any employer who willfully violates subsection (b) shall be subject to a civil fine in an amount not to exceed $100 for each separate offense.