Employees

It’s no mystery why many small business owners insist on doing everything themselves. Hiring employees introduces a new set of complexities to the workplace, and tax issues are just the beginning. Family leave, worker’s compensation and safety regulations are just a few of the concerns that employers face. The types of labor law you must become familiar with depends greatly on the nature of the work your employees will be doing, and taking the time to do so is often worth the business development that additional staff can bring.

You may wish to start by using the Department of Labor (DOL) FirstStep Employment Law Advisor to determine which laws administered by DOL apply to your business and to locate links to compliance assistance information. DOL also offers an Employment Law Guide designed for those needing “hands-on” information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies.