Official U.S. resources for small and growing businesses.
Practical guidance and resources for small businesses.
Official guidance for managing your workforce.
Use these trusted federal resources to find current information about hiring, pay, workplace responsibilities, safety and employment taxes.
Employer essentials
Start with broad guidance and find the agency for your state.
Employer.gov
Plain-language answers about employer responsibilities, pay, benefits, safety and required notices.
State Labor Offices
Find the official labor department and contact information for every U.S. state.
Federal Workplace Posters
Review and download workplace posters provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Hiring employees
Verify employment eligibility and classify workers carefully.
I-9 Central
Official Form I-9 instructions, employer guidance and current verification resources.
E-Verify
Learn about the federal system participating employers use to confirm work eligibility.
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Review IRS guidance for determining a worker's federal tax classification.
Pay, leave & taxes
Understand core federal wage, leave and payroll obligations.
Wage and Hour Division
Federal information about minimum wage, overtime, hours worked and other labor standards.
Family and Medical Leave Act
Official employer and employee information about federal family and medical leave requirements.
IRS Employment Taxes
Guidance on federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare and unemployment taxes.
Equal opportunity & safety
Build fair employment practices and a safer workplace.