Employer Laws

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Laws By State [2023]

Research Summary: Often one of the last hurdles before getting hired, pre-employment drug tests are common throughout all 50 states. This is true whether certain drugs are legal in a state or not, as sobriety can be a critical aspect of job function for many types of positions. For example, jobs that require driving, the […]

Child Labor Laws By State [2023]

Research Summary: As of 2023, federal law allows children under 18 to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week on non-school days, and 3 hours per day, 18 hours per week on school days. However, many states have implemented their own laws and guidelines regarding child labor. Today, the majority of US states […]

State Taxes For Small Businesses

Summary. Paying state taxes as a small business depends on your business structure and the state you pay taxes to. Small businesses are usually taxed based on their income, which can either be paid by the company or passed on to the owners. If you own or manage a small business, you know that taxes […]

FICA Tax Employer Responsibilities

Summary. As an employer, there are many responsibilities you have that are determined by the government. Federal payroll tax withholdings are one of those responsibilities, and it’s a great place to start when you’re establishing your payroll system. Once you’ve nailed FICA taxes, it’s time to move on to other aspects of payroll, so you’re […]

Workplace Posters: Mandatory And Optional

Summary. While it may seem antiquated to post posters on the wall of your workplace, it’s a way for the Department of Labor to be sure that employees have access to the information that’s required by law. Most of the posters are sparse and draw attention to themselves as a way to be sure that […]

At-Will Employment States [2023]

At-will employment is the principle that employers can terminate their workers' employment, and workers can leave their job at any time, and for any reason without legal retribution.

Pay Equity Laws By State [2022]

Research Summary: As of 2022, the average woman still makes 82 cents for every $1 a man does in the US. In light of this continuing issue and many others, several states have enacted pay equity laws to prevent discrimination in the workplace. Today, 42 US states have opted to implement pay equity laws that […]

Separation Notice Requirements By State [2022]

A comprehensive overview of the separation notice requirements for employers in different states in the US, including information on when and how to provide notice to employees.

Employees’ Rights: What You Can – and Can’t – Legally Ask Your Employees

Employment law is a large area, covering a whole breadth of issues that touch any business, large or small. In this post, our author explains the nuances a business must strike to balance getting the most out of employees, while respecting their rights.

Right To Work States

Businesses are subject to many laws at not only the federal but also the state level. It can be difficult to keep all of these straight, especially when it comes to which states have which laws in place. One example of this is right-to-work laws. In this article, we’ll talk about what a right-to-work state […]

How To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

You may have heard the term equal opportunity employer when applying for jobs, but what is it exactly? According to federal regulations, an equal opportunity employer is defined as “an employer that pledges to not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, nationality, age, disability, or genetic information.” Equal opportunity is protected in […]

10 Strange Employment Laws From Around the World [Infographic]

One small thing can destroy your working environment and make it toxic. Perhaps one of your team members speaks incessantly while working which irritates those working in the same space. Or perhaps one of your team leaders is delegating work to the team when it’s almost too late to get it done in time. These […]