Question of the Month
From the Catherwood Library reference librarians
September 2004
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Question: What does a small business need to know in order to comply with laws and regulations under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor?
Answer: The best place to start answering such questions is to begin with the following publication:
- Employment Law Guide: Laws, Regulations and Technical Assistance Services
- http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/guide.htm
This Guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses in general industry.