Congressman
John Shimkus

Labor

elaws Advisors

The elaws Advisors are web-based tools that help employers and workers understand and comply with federal employment laws. Available at www.dol.gov/elaws, this service is an interactive web site that mimics the interaction a person may have with an employment law expert. One of the newest elaws Advisors, the FirstStep Employment Law Advisor, helps employers simply and quickly determine which of the major employment laws administered by DOL apply to their business or organization and provides easy-to-access information about how to comply with each law's requirements.

Toll-Free Help Line

The U.S. Department of Labor established the first Federal Department-wide Toll-Free Help Line. By calling 1-866-4-USA-DOL, America's workers and employers can find answers to questions on a range of employment and regulatory issues. DOL can now assist you in more than 140 languages with questions about job loss, business closures, pay and leave, workplace injuries, safety and health, pension and health benefits, and reemployment rights for National Guard members, veterans and reservists.

DOL Compliance Assistance Web site

By accessing the DOL Compliance Assistance Web site at www.dol.gov/compliance, you can access a wide range of information and resources on DOL's rules and regulations any time, day or night. The site also offers the opportunity to ask questions about employment and regulatory issues via e-mail.

Employment Law Guide

The Employment Law Guide describes DOL's main laws and regulations in plain language for employers needing introductory information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health and nondiscrimination policies for their businesses. It is available in English and Spanish, both in print and online. Employers can obtain a free copy by calling 1-866-4-USA-DOL or by visiting www.dol.gov/asp/programs/guide.htm.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor

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