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 you employ anyone under the age of 18 at your business, make sure you read about the Fair Labor Standards that detail the child labor provisions that are required by law.
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Learn about the regulations that pertain to household employees. Explore the resources that are available to you.
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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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Learn how to comply with laws and regulations when you are terminating an employee, downsizing your company or laying off workers.
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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 ...
