As a workplace advice columnist I never run out of questions from readers about labor laws. And that’s a good thing.
My only regret is that I don’t have time to answer all the queries.
Here’s some new help for small business owners from the federal government. The U.S. Labor Department has unveiled a new version of its elaws adviser to help small businesses learn about and comply with federal labor laws.
The newest e-law entry is called FirstStep Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notices. This information summarizes the paper work requirements for each law.
To access the summaries go to:
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/firststep
For more on the department’s other elaws, covering such topics as miminum wage, overtime, child labor and veterans’ workplace rights go to:
--Carrie Mason-Draffen