Employer questions
For a detailed description of the major statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that may affect your business, browse the Employment Law Guide. Please note that other Federal agencies besides the Labor Department enforce laws and regulations that affect employers.
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- What are the basic requirements for paying my employees?
- What does it mean to pay for all hours worked?
- What are the requirements around paying minimum wage?
- Do I have to pay overtime?
- What kinds of pay and hours records do I need to keep?
- What are the rules about hiring youth?
- Do I need to provide family and medical leave?
- What does it mean to provide equal pay?
- Do pension and retirement savings rules apply to me?
- Do I need to provide health benefits?
- What posters do I need to display in my workplace?
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- What are my basic responsibilities for providing a safe and healthy workplace?
- What kinds of safety reports and records do I need to keep?
- How can I be prepared in the event of a workplace emergency?
- What happens if one of my employees reports an unsafe workplace?
- How can I comply with Federal safety regulations?
- What happens during a safety inspection?
- How can I keep young workers safe in my workplace?
- Who is responsible for providing workers’ compensation?
- What posters am I required to post in my workplace?
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- Are there workplace safety and health resources specifically for small businesses?
- Where can I find labor standards information for new and small businesses?
- Do I have responsibilities under Federal nondiscrimination laws as a small business?
- Does the U.S. Department of Labor have resources for small businesses?
- Is there a Federal Government agency that assists small businesses?
- Do I have other responsibilities as a small business working with the Federal Government?
- What posters do I need to display in the workplace?
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- What must I do to prevent discrimination in the workplace?
- Do I have to comply with any affirmative action requirements?
- What wages can I pay my employees as a Federal contractor or subcontractor?
- What obligations do I have to confirm the eligibility of my employees to work in the United States?
- What posters do I need to display in my workplace?
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- Why should I hire veterans?
- How can I make sure I treat veteran and service member employees fairly?
- Do I have to allow an employee to leave work for military service?
- What happens when an employee returns from military service?
- Do Federal contractors and subcontractors have specific responsibilities related to veteran employment?
- How do I determine how much leave to provide for military family or caregivers?
- Where can I learn more about hiring veterans?
- Can I get special recognition as an employer who hires veterans?
- I don’t see my concern listed and would like to talk to someone about veterans’ employment issues.
- What posters am I required to post in my workplace?
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- How can I prevent discrimination in the workplace?
- What workplace behaviors are considered unlawful harassment?
- What are the requirements around making reasonable accommodations for disabilities?
- How can my policies that apply to all employees be considered discrimination?
- What do I need to know about unions?
- When are my actions considered retaliation after someone reports a workplace concern?
- What posters am I required to display in the workplace?