You’re a small business owner, not an employment attorney. But it’s still your responsibility to know which federal, state and local labor laws apply to you and to stay in compliance with them. Breaking labor laws could result in fines — or worse. Of course, you wouldn’t intentionally break labor laws. But many small employers end up on the wrong side of employment regulations simply because they don’t fully understand their obligations. Maybe they’re trying to offer their employees a certain level of flexibility or maybe they just don’t realize that certain rules apply to them. Are you making any of these five common labor law mistakes? … [Read more...] about Is Your Small Business Breaking Labor Laws? 5 Mistakes to Avoid