# 19 Del. C. § 716: § Â 716. Posting of notices; penalties

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## Section

- **Citation:** 19 Del. C. § 716
- **Heading:** § Â 716. Posting of notices; penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter II / Section 716

## Text

(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, and applicants for employment are customarily posted, a notice to be prepared or approved by the Department setting forth excerpts from or summaries of the pertinent provisions of this subchapter and subchapter III of this chapter and information pertinent to the filing of a complaint.

(b) (1) An employer shall provide notice of the right to be free from discrimination in relation to pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, including the right to reasonable accommodation to known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, pursuant to § 711(b)(3) of this title as follows:

a. In writing to new employees at the commencement of employment;

b. Orally or in writing to existing employees by January 7, 2015; and

c. Orally or in writing to any employee who notifies the employer of her pregnancy within 10 days of such notification.

(2) The notice required by paragraph (b)(1) of this section shall also be conspicuously posted at an employer’s place of business in an area accessible to employees.

(c) A wilful violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100 for each separate offense.

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