Compliance Tools

Tools Designed to Help You Understand the Requirements of
Laws & Regulations Enforced by the Department of Labor

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elaws Advisors National Call Center Small Business Compliance Assistance elaws Workplace Poster Advisor Contact Us — By E-mail Major Laws & Regulations Employment Law Guide Rulemaking

"Compliance assistance" is a term used to describe guidance provided by a government agency on how to fulfill the requirements of its laws and regulations. The Department of Labor is committed to providing its customers — America's employers, workers, job seekers, and retirees — with free, clear, and easy-to-access compliance assistance on federal employment laws.

Below are links to a variety of compliance assistance tools developed by the Department of Labor to help employers and employees prevent employment law violations. These tools are general in nature, and are a good starting point for those who are unfamiliar with the Department's laws and regulations but want to find out which laws apply to their business or workers. They are particularly useful for small and/or new businesses.

Compliance Tools

elaws Advisors — Web-based, interactive systems that provide easy-to-understand, tailored information about a number of federal employment laws and safety and health standards using a question and answer format. Provides access to the FirstStep Employment Law Advisor tool that helps employers simply and quickly determine which of the major employment laws administered by DOL apply to their business or organization.

National Call Center — Toll-free, universal access point that provides callers with general information and promptly relays detailed inquiries to the proper Department of Labor office.

Small Business Compliance Assistance — Compliance assistance issues for small businesses and links to Department of Labor tools and initiatives designed specifically for small businesses.

elaws Workplace Poster Advisor — Helps employers determine which workplace posters they must display. Users can also download and print posters directly from the Advisor.

Contact Us — By E-mail — Provides answers to questions sent by e-mail. Customers choose among topics or Department of Labor agencies to ensure that their inquiry is sent to the appropriate subject matter expert.

If you want additional assistance, you may find the following pages helpful:

Major Laws & Regulations Enforced by the Department of Labor — Access to compliance assistance on more than 20 Department of Labor laws and regulations.

Employment Law Guide — Requirements of major Department of Labor laws and help for employers in determining which requirements apply to their businesses or workers.

Rulemaking — Links to information about plans for rulemaking and any rulemakings currently underway at the Department.