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Federal Laws regarding Small Businesses
can burden you with extra record keeping, reporting,
and non-discrimination responsibilities.
 
Are you are thinking of hiring a new employee, 
then you should know the federal laws that apply to
your business according to your total number of employees. 

At 11 or more employees:

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) requires that you keep and post certain records to track workplace safety. 
At 15 or more employees:
The Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. 

At 20 or more employees:
The Age Discrimination Act protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older. 
At 50 or more employees:
The Family and Medical Leave Act requires you to provide job protected, unpaid leave for pregnant workers or those who have a family health emergency. 
At 100 or more employees:
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires you to provide notice to employees 60 days in advance of covered plant closings and layoffs. 
States' laws could be even stricter than federal laws, and companies with federal contracts could have special reporting requirements. 

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