Expert Compliance Insights & Tips for Businesses

Compliance with workplace laws requires knowledge and understanding of the difference between federal and state laws. Federal labor laws set the minimum standard; however, many state laws are more generous in providing additional protection, and local governments may have their own laws in addition to state law. Employers must have clarity as to which laws apply, what potential consequences there are for a lack of workplace compliance, and how to comply with the appropriate law based on a very complex, multi-level compliance system.

On January 22, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind the 2024 enforcement guidance on harassment. In summary, “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” explained the legal standards and employer liability applicable to harassment claims.

Many Employers in the United States are exposed each year to more labor law violation risks than any other type of compliance risk. Each day, the complexity of federal, state, and local regulatory statutes increases, making it more difficult to remain compliant with all of the various statutes. Even well-run organisations are now experiencing expensive financial penalties and reputational damage as a result of non-compliance with Labor Code requirements.

OSHA posting requirement is a very important workplace poster. It protects employers from staying compliant with federal and state laws, which applies to most U.S. workers.

Each year, thousands of investigations take place by the Department of Labor (DOL), and if an employer is found to have non-compliance with the Labor laws, they may face severe consequences. Whether it is a DOL complaint against an employer filed by a current or former worker, or a Department of Labor audit, understanding how the investigation begins and what occurs during the investigation is important for every U.S. employer.

Each year about a lot of U.S. employers face costly OSHA violation fines due to a lack of workplace safety. It is important to understand what OSHA is, how it protects your workers and your business from any workplace hazards, and what the consequences of OSHA violations and penalties may be.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced that it recovered the highest amount of back wages for employees in fiscal year 2025. In fact, the total is the highest amount of money recovered since 2019.

Workplace violence prevention is a systematic effort to identify hazards, protect employees, and respond to threats. It spans threats and verbal abuse through physical assault and homicide, with 740 workplace homicides reported in 2023. Many companies still treat prevention as optional. There is no specific federal violence standard, but ignoring workplace violence prevention invites citations under this clause and under various state laws. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) notes that violence can occur in any setting and is more likely when workers handle money, work alone, interact with unstable people, or operate in high‑crime areas. If you’re wondering how to prevent violence at work, remember that preventing workplace violence is both a legal requirement and a moral imperative.