Employment & Labor Law
Bringing employees on board to work in your business is an exciting milestone. You’ll want to ensure that you are conducting employment processes in accordance to the laws. To help you understand and comply with federal and state employment and labor laws, SBA covers multiple topics in this section, including discrimination and harassment, termination, safe and drug-free work environments, and benefits and wages.
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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 ...
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Since the Civil Rights Movement of the early 1960s, federal and state governments have passed a number of laws protecting employees from discrimination based on factors not directly related to the quality of an individual's ...
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Here you find essential forms for complying with Federal employment and labor laws. Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification Form - U.S. Citizen and Immigration ...
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If your business employs students and teenagers, you'll need to become familiar with child labor laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes child labor provisions that are designed to protect the educational ...
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Did you know that If you hire someone to do household work, you are probably considered that person's employer? For tax purposes, the worker is your employee if you can control not only what work is done, but also how it is ...
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Federal and state laws require employers to display official labor and employment posters detailing federal and applicable state labor laws where employees can read them. Both federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Labor ...
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No manager enjoys firing an employee, especially during tough economic times or when workers are in high demand. However, terminations are a fact of life for business owners. Just as hiring and managing employees involves several ...
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Last Paycheck Employers are not required by federal law to immediately give former employees their final paycheck. Some states, however, may require immediate payment, and have requirements on what should be included in the ...
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As a small business owner you will need to comply with federal wage and hour laws. The information and resources provided here will help you explore requirements and compliance guidelines. Fair Labor Standards The Fair ...
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If your business has employees, you should explore state and federal programs that protect them in a variety of circumstances: Wage replacement benefits Medical treatment Vocational ...
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