The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its Employment Law Guide, an online publication that describes the major employment laws administered by the department. The Guide is designed to help employers understand many of the laws affecting the workplace, including wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies.

The Employment Law Guide is a companion to the department’s FirstStep overview advisor, an online system that allows employers to determine which federal employment laws apply to them by answering a few simple questions about relevant variables. Each chapter in the Employment Law Guide corresponds to the laws addressed in the FirstStep advisor, outlining coverage under the law; its basic requirements; employee rights; recordkeeping, reporting, notice and poster requirements; penalties and sanctions for non-compliance; relation to state, local and other federal laws; and contact information for further assistance.

You can view these resources here.