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Employment and Labor Laws

Whether you hire your own employees or independent contractors, you will need to have a solid understanding of federal and state labor laws covering everything from benefits and wages to discrimination and harassment.

These resources will help you understand federal and state labor laws, which ones apply to you, and how to comply.

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