Employment Laws & Regulations
Stay Informed on the Current Employment Laws and Regulations
When it comes to employment law, federal and state laws and regulations can change frequently. In order to minimize your civil liability and exposure to regulatory penalties, it is important to ensure that your business is compliant and operating within the law. The links below provide access to a guide with applicable employment laws and additional resources depending on the size of your organization. These guides are not all-inclusive and do not constitute legal advice.
In addition to these guides, you will find links to state department of labor sites and federal laws organized by employment size below this chart.
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Federal Employement Laws
This section contains employment laws by the number of employees that are in your company. please click on the appropriate link to download a document containing all the relevant laws that may pertain to your company.
| # of Employees | Description |
|---|---|
| Fewer Than 10 Employees | This guide contains a majority of the federal employment laws that apply to employers with fewer than 10 employees. Businesses with less than ten employees are not exempt from all federal and state employment laws, so it is important to review which laws and regulations apply to your small business. |
| 14 or Fewer Employees | This guide contains a majority of the federal employment laws that apply to employers with 14 or fewer employees. As your business begins to grow, it is important to ensure that you are compliant with any relevant laws and regulations that now apply. |
| 19 or Fewer Employees | This guide contains a majority of the federal employment laws that apply to employers with 19 or fewer employees. Don’t lose sight of your compliance goals amidst the excitement and challenges of managing a growing business. |
| 49 or Fewer Employees | This guide contains a majority of the federal employment laws that apply to employers with 49 or fewer employees. Don’t let compliance become an afterthought or a quagmire – stay one step ahead and avoid costly penalties! |
| 99 or Fewer Employees | This guide contains a majority of the federal employment laws that apply to employers with 99 or fewer employees. Although your business is still technically “small,” failure to comply with employment law can result in oversized penalties. It pays to stay in the know! |
| 100 or More Employees | This guide contains a majority of the federal employment laws that apply to employers with 100 or more employees. Even a medium-sized business can successfully manage its compliance, and our HR experts can help you with further guidance and support. |
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Federal Laws by Number of Employees
If you want more information on employee laws, please scroll to the top of this page to find the section that contains the number of employees that are in your company and click on the button to download a document containing all the relevant laws that may pertain to your company.