A judge's gavel.
Below are Federal Labor Laws that Employers in America must follow depending on how many employees they have. In addition to Federal Labor Laws, there are also State Labor Laws that employers must follow, sometimes even City Labor Laws.

Federal Labor Laws Are Meant To Protect Everyone

Seems scary, right? Most Entrepreneurs go into business to follow a passion or make money, or both! Keeping up with all of the rules can distract us from our core competencies and driving revenue. Thankfully Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) helps small businesses deal with all labor laws in order to maintain HR compliance.

Federal Labor Law Compliance Chart

Employee Size

Regulations

All

15+

20+

50+

100+

FLSA

X

X

X

X

X

COBRA

X

X

X

HIPAA

X

X

X

X

X

FMLA

X

X

EEO Reporting

X

ERISA

X

X

X

X

X

MHPA

X

X

Civil Rights Act of 1964

X

X

X

X

Civil Rights Act of 1991

X

X

X

X

X

ADEA

X

X

X

ADA

X

X

X

X

USERRA

X

X

X

X

X

EPA

X

X

X

X

IRCA

X

X

X

X

X

NLRA

X

X

X

X

X

OSH

X

X

X

X

X

OWBPA

X

X

X

Pregnancy Discrimination Act

X

X

X

X

WARN

X

Jury System Improvement Act

X

X

X

X

X

Federal Labor Law Compliance Can Be Confusing

If this information has your mind boggled there is no need to fear. Talk to a PEO broker today to help you find a PEO that will help you stay in compliance with the labor laws that apply to you and stay within your budget for the necessary coverage requirements. A few moments on the phone may mean a peaceful night's sleep, knowing you are protected and in good legal standing.

If you’d like to find out more about how PEOs can help you provide great benefits and payroll management at less than you are paying now, contact us today for a free consultation.

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