The following is a brief synopsis of some of the federal statutes governing employers that may apply to your business. Obviously, the statutes themselves are much more detailed. This list is simply a representative sampling of the potentially applicable statutes and is by no means all-inclusive. Whether or not these laws apply to your business may be determined by the number of employees working for you, so if your business is growing, be sure you know the rules of the road for employers. You may wish to consult with a lawyer if you want to know more about the laws that may apply to your specific business.
The number of people your business employs makes a difference in what laws apply to your business. The following laws apply no matter what size your business is:
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
The following additional laws apply if you have more than 10 employees:
The following additional laws apply if you have more than 14 employees:
The following additional laws apply if you have more than 19 employees:
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
The following additional laws apply if you have more than 49 employees:
The following additional laws apply if you have more than 99 employees:
