In order to operate a business, retailers must understand and adhere to a unique set of industry-specific labor laws and other regulatory requirements. These include regulations designed to ensure a safe working environment for retailers and their employees, among other mandates enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Many retailers turn to the LaborLawCenter™ to best understand how regulations affect their business. We provide the most up-to-date industry-specific tools and compliance resources, so you can easily comply with industry requirements.

Recent News & Articles Preventing Loss and Theft in the Workplace Crime and employee theft are a serious problems for retailers. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that approximately one-third of all businesses fail due to crime and theft in the workplace...More Tips for Lifting Safety Thousands of workplace injuries occur every year due to poor lifting techniques. This statistic especially applies to workers within warehouse environments, where lifting heavy objects is commonplace....More Retailer’s Guide to Hiring Workers Most retailers need employees in order to operate a successful business. However, finding good talent is not always so easy. It takes time, dedication, and persistence to locate candidates who meet the job requirements...More Hiring and Training Teen Workers Retailers rely on teen employment more than most other industries within the U.S. Teens bring young energy to the workplace, and can sometimes cost less than their adult counterparts...More Best Practices for Warehouse Safety Warehouse environments present a magnitude of potential safety hazards. Due to the activities that employees perform and the equipment they handle, they are particularly prone to accidents and injuries. For an employer, unnecessary accidents and injuries can get costly...More

Operating a business within the construction industry comes with a magnitude of complex compliance requirements. In addition to complying with state and federal labor law requirements, businesses within the construction industry must also understand and comply with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations for both their workers, as well as for their construction site location. The LaborLawCenter™ understands the rules and regulations construction employers must adhere to in order to operate a business. We provide you with up-to-date tools and information you need, so you can easily comply with the labor law requirements within your industry.

Recent News & Articles Construction Industry: Building to Energy Code Builders and designers within the construction industry have a direct affect on U.S. energy consumption with the buildings they produce. For this reason, striving for energy efficiency and code compliance are vital aspects of operating a construction business...More Guidelines to Starting a Construction Business: 20 Things to Consider Although a challenge, starting a business within the construction industry can prove to be a very profitable endeavor for many business owners. Whether individuals or businesses are buying, renting, or having new building constructed, there is always a need for construction services....More Avoiding Worksite Accidents and Injuries As regulated by The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), all employers are required to operate a workplace that is reasonably free from health and safety hazards...More Compliance Tips When Hiring Immigrant Workers According to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Statistics, over 15% of the entire workforce within the U.S. is comprised of foreign-born workers. Of this figure, approximately 25% of foreign-born are employed...More Green Building: Advantages & Disadvantages To preserve natural resources and reduce environmental wastes, many builders and design professionals utilize green building methods. Green building focuses on the efficiency of resources...More

Employers within the restaurant and food services industries are required to satisfy a unique set of compliance requirements in order to operate a business. As a restaurateur, you must comply with state and federal labor law requirements, as well as regulations mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and U.S. Department of Health. In addition, restaurateurs must also keep detailed records in order to satisfy hour, tip, or minor labor law requirements. The LaborLawCenter™ understands the complex regulations employers within the restaurant industry face. We provide you with the tools and resources you need, so you can easily comply with industry requirements.

Recent News & Articles Employing Immigrant Workers The restaurant and food service industries undoubtedly hire more immigrant workers than any other industry. within the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 2 million workers within the restaurant and food service industries are foreign-born workers...More Employing Minors Within the Restaurant Industry: Things to Consider Restaurant and food service businesses rely on youth employment more than most other U.S. industries. As most restaurateurs or food service employers would agree, numerous benefits come with hiring youth workers...More Operating a Restaurant Business: Quick Reference Guide to Regulations Business owners take on many challenges when they choose to open a business within the restaurant industry. Restaurant and food service employers contend with many unique legalities and regulations...More Preventative Food Safety Guidelines in the Workplace Restaurant and food service businesses offer one key service element that differentiates them from other businesses. serving and preparing food and drink for their patrons...More Steps to Purchasing a Restaurant Franchise Business For prospective restaurant owners, purchasing a restaurant franchise vs. opening a new restaurant is a very viable option. However, there are many things to consider, so it is important to thoroughly do your research and weigh the pros and cons...More