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Plain-language guides to federal employment law — FLSA overtime, Form I-9, ADA, FMLA, PWFA, COBRA, OSHA recordkeeping, and worker classification — each paired with a free tool.
WARN Act 101: When 60-Day Layoff Notice Is Required
The federal WARN Act can require 60 days' advance notice before mass layoffs or plant closings. Here's who's covered and what counts as a triggering event.
Exempt or Non-Exempt? Applying the FLSA's Three-Part Test in 2026
A position is only exempt from overtime if it passes the salary-basis, salary-level, and duties tests. Here's how to work through all three correctly.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Counts as a Reasonable Accommodation
The PWFA requires accommodations for known limitations related to pregnancy and childbirth. Here's what employers must offer — and the new 'predictable assessments.'
COBRA Election and Notice Deadlines: Don't Miss These 5 Dates
COBRA runs on a chain of strict deadlines. Here are the five dates employers and plan administrators have to hit to stay compliant.
Is E-Verify Mandatory for Your Business? A State-by-State Reality Check
E-Verify is voluntary under federal law but required by a growing list of states and for many federal contractors. Here's how to tell if you must enroll.
Is It OSHA-Recordable? A Practical Guide to the 300 Log
Not every workplace injury goes on the OSHA 300 Log. Use the recordability test — work-relatedness, new case, and the recording criteria — to decide.
The 3-Day Rule: Completing Form I-9 Without Costly Timing Mistakes
Section 1 by the first day of work, Section 2 within three business days. Here's how the Form I-9 timing rules really work — and where employers slip.
Employee or Independent Contractor? Applying the Economic-Reality Test
Misclassifying workers as contractors carries steep liability. Walk through the DOL's multi-factor economic-reality test for FLSA classification.
Running the ADA Interactive Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Managers
When an employee asks for help doing their job, the ADA's interactive process kicks in. Here's how to handle the conversation and document it.
Who's Eligible for FMLA? The 50/75 and 1,250-Hour Tests Explained
FMLA leave depends on both employer coverage and employee eligibility. Walk through the three eligibility tests before you approve or deny leave.