Employment laws that apply to a small business depends on several factors including employee headcount, the location at which work is performed (it could be the employees home address for those remote workers), and industry, but most employers must comply with regulations related to wages and hours, anti-discrimination, workplace safety, employee eligibility verification, and leave administration. Common laws include:
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
• Various state and local employment laws, which are dependent on where the work is performed for an organization
Small businesses must also stay up-to-date on changing regulations related to paid leave, pay transparency, wage requirements, and workplace protections, which can vary significantly by state and even local regulations. Cooper People Group clients can stay current on these changing laws using our preferred HR compliance tool, [LINK] Mineral.
