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Employment Law Resources<\/h1>\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Running a small business means wearing many hats. If you’re lucky enough to have a human resources department, great! Otherwise, you’re your own HR manager. That means knowing all the federal and state laws<\/a> about hiring, firing, and employee benefits. There are compliance issues to handle and record record-keeping regulations to follow. A small business owner can easily become overwhelmed.<\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, government agencies want you to succeed with your business. They understand that you may not have a big HR department like a Fortune 500 company, so resources are available for you. Understanding federal laws and state regulations is essential for crafting company policies that protect your business and your workers.<\/p>\r\n

Visit FindLaw’s Employment Law and Human Resources<\/a> section for additional links and information.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n

Hiring, Wages, and Benefits<\/h2>\r\n

Bringing new employees<\/a> into your business and keeping them is essential for small businesses. You can’t afford a high turnover if you have only a few workers.<\/p>\r\n

Federal and state regulations regulate the hiring process<\/a>. How you advertise job openings<\/a>, interview candidates, and offer benefits are all defined by law.<\/p>\r\n

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a> (EEOC) oversees most federal employment laws. The EEOC handles discrimination complaints and wrongful termination claims. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division oversees federal wage and hour disputes.<\/p>\r\n

Hiring and Interviewing<\/h3>\r\n

The hiring process begins with your job listing. Whether you make multiple listings on internet job boards or use a private service, there are some rules you must follow. These include:<\/p>\r\n